Jim,

I am wondering if you have any knowledge on what you think the outcome might be on my husband's C&P for an increase.

 My husband had a C&P on Dec 11th 2014 for an increase and the doctor put down that he was exaggerating and that is so far from the truth.

In fact he is suicidal and is being watched very closely by his mental health doctor. He has seen 3 other mental health doctors and not one of them thought he was lying.  So my question is do you think now the rater will reduce him from his 50% or take in to consideration the other doctors.

This has set my husband off and does not want to continue with any care at the V.A. he is insulted and feels that this doctor didn’t know him but called him a liar.

Reply:

First up: He should try to get over anything said by a VA doctor. This isn't about him, it's just typical of how VA treats us all. Getting angry doesn't help. Leaving the VA system won't hurt the VA system...it will only hurt him.

What he should do is to get an independent medical opinion from a civilian. That will trump anything a VA doctor says. You see, rather than getting angry we have to get smart.

I'd like for you to contact Dr. Brett Vallete here http://www.veteranspsychevaluations.com/Veteran_Evaluations.htm

Ask him about a review of your husband’s medical and mental health history. Once that's done you'll have all you need to tell VA how things really are. This is a great investment for your future.