billycarlton

broncovet, Got it. Thanks for explaining this, and giving me the advice to move forward. I will keep you posted. Thanks again. Sincerely, Billy

Good afternoon everyone, I have a question about a current appeal, and the subsequent SOC I received from the RO. When retiring from the Army in 2010, I participated in the benefits delivered at discharge (BDD) offered by the Fort Sill, Oklahoma transitioning processing center. I received an evaluation for PTSD/with Major Depression at 30% disabling, tinnitus at 10%, and hearing loss at 0%. Once out of the Army and working in the civilian world I continued treatment for PTSD with local psychologists and psychiatrists, and struggled with transitioning. In September of 2012 I applied for an increase for PTSD with major depression, and was denied. I recently received my SOC and was going over their (the VA's) decision and reasons and bases section of the SOC, and have a some questions that maybe someone with experience could assist me with. The reasons and bases section address the VA examination report, my C & P exam, but only refer to my PTSD. The examiners report and the VA decision does not address the major depression aspect associated with my claim. My plan is to obviously address this when I file my VA form 9, but was wondering what the audiences experience was regarding this situation. Doesn't the VA normally rate depression and PTSD as two separate disabilities..? In closing, I just want to say thanks in advance for any help, and thanks for all you do to support our veterans. v/r Billy