hearing loss Assistance with Statement of the Case (SOC)

[billycarlton]

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

[RUREADY]

you wish they are and don't you believe everything

this guy says .jmho . RU

[RUREADY]

all attorneys are suppose too know the law , find errors in claims,

summit evidence, get medical opinions for you, and try to win your case

everyone has a good attorney until we loose then what???. evidence wins

So until I win my claim with my attorney how do you know he is good??

You don't know until you WIN with your attorney whether he is good or bad

jmho. RU

[saxman]

Buck52 Very good information.  i perfected my appeal Nov 2016 and still have not got any information on it being certified.