Delizin posted:

I haven't had to do any of the TDRL stuff, but as far as submitting evidence, you should get a copy of all of your records from the VA then go through them to find the ones that you think best support your claim and turn them in. Of course the VA already has access to all of these records, but by submitting these ones separately it helps ensure that they look at these in a little bit more depth than they might have otherwise. You can also have letters from family, friends, coworkers, etc. that support your claim if it is something that can be observed by non-medical personnel or if it helps put together a picture of how your disability affects your life.

From how I understand the TDRL re-evaluations work is that they will be looking for evidence and medical opinions that your condition has stabilized so they can assign a permanent rating. If they think you are doing better and it is likely to stay that way they can remove you from TDRL and even return you to active duty to finish your contract. If your condition is still unstable they will probably continue your TDRL until it stabilizes.

For this exam, you probably won't be seeing your usual provider. Instead I think that you it will be sent to another doctor similar to a C&P. What this doctor includes in their report will strongly influence what happens to you.

I'll tell you what my DAV rep told me about these exams: Make sure that you don't play it tough with these guys, tell them exactly how everything is on your worst day.

Edit: Also I remember some people on pebforum.com (great resource btw) talking about having to do their TDRL interviews for mental health over the phone, so that might be the case too.