After over a year long battle with the VA (Veterans Administration) my claim for PTSD was finally approved today. Not only will I be getting a monthly, tax free check, I also get back pay to August 2012. Now starts the big battle. I originally filed in January 1983 and I want the back pay. Since they, the VA, agree that I'm crazy now, I was even worse in 1983 when they denied the claim.
The money will be deposited soon so I'm on a serious hunt for a 1:1 Baja Bug. Hello ebay.
Fellow Veterans - if you have problems connected to your military service - FILE A CLAIM!! When the VA denies your claim, APPEAL THE DECISION! Just keep after them. You put you life on the line for your country and you deserve to be taken care of.
OK. I'm feel better now and I'll off the soapbox.