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ptsd Claim Was For Iu But Was Rated At 100 Percent For Ptsd.
Hey brother and sister vets! I have visited this sight often, but this is my first post. Question for anyone. So I filed a claim for a PTSD increase (was 30 percent). In November I had a comp and pen and in December I was increased to 70 percent ptsd and went from 70 combined to 90 combined. I have been unemployed for most of the last year, so my vet rep encouraged me to consider applying for IU. I decided to do that about a week after I got my last rating (mid December.) I was called into a second comp and pen on January 26th. The doc in this exam said I was unemployable and added some symptoms the doctor from November missed. Today I found out I was approved to 1…
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After Submitting My 21 4140 Status Changed? Please Advise
I just checked ebenefits and this is what it said: 1/23/2015 Status- "under review" Type- comp Updates- status changed. (Assigned to a vets service rep to determine if additional evidence is neede) I was honest on the 21 4140. I made 325.00 last year and worked a total of 13 hrs. Is this a normal procedure ? Actions-upload documents
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After Sending Back 4140
Good evening, After we send back the 20 4140 do we get any acknowledgement from the RO?
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tdiu Tdiu Inferred But Not Wanted.
I had a DRO hearing regarding 2 EED (Earlier Effective Date) issues and 2 ratings that I wanted to have increased. I'm currently waiting on the DRO's decision. I did not request TDIU but noticed last night on eBenefits that my contention is now listed as TDIU. I only want my ratings to be judged by the evidence that they have and do not want an inferred claim of TDIU. How can I prevent being labelled IU? Will not filling out a 21-8940 suffice? It doesn't sound like it when you read the quoted below. My reasoning is that I would like to continue to have the freedom to try to engage in substantial gainful employment, if at all possible, and to the best of my abilities i…
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tdiu Tdiu Fast Letter 13-13
VA Fast Letter 13-13 is very informative for those who have questions about TDIU. Read the rest at the link: Overview of Changes VA will no longer presume a claim for TDIU is a claim for increase in all service- connected disabilities. As part of a substantially complete application for TDIU, VA will require that the claimant with multiple service-connected disabilities specify at least one disability that he or she believes causes the unemployability. VA will consider the Veteran’s specification of the disabilities that he or she believes cause unemployability to be claims for increased evaluation for those conditions. VA will require the claimant complet…
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Not Sure Of My Odds Winning Tdiu.
I am aware of the rules for filing TDIU as I am only 60%. However, I still want to apply using the special criteria if you don't meet the 70% rating. I have 50% for migraines which is the highest they can be rated. I have episodes sometimes twice a day lasting hours causing me to be in total darkness and silence. I have trouble doing my daily duties as a mom and wife and need help from my husband and mom. I was laid off from my job due to reduction in force but I know that my disabilities played a factor. I am not fit for any type of work because of the frequency and intensity of the migraines. Don't get me wrong, I would love to continue working but I would be no good to…
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ptsd 70% For Ptsd Claiming Tdiu
Hello, I just got rated at 70% for PTSD. I was told awhile ago by a lawyer and a VSO that i should also claim TDIU. What are my chances of getting it and what do i need to justify it. I haven't worked in almost 3 years. Since i got out of the military i've been in 2 inpatient substance abuse programs and 2 outpatient programs at the V.A before i was diagnosed. After diagnosis i have been to 2 other SA programs and 3 PTSD programs. During that time i've been convicted of 2 felony DUI's and a Drug charge (yeah i was pretty xxxxxx up for awhile) really surprised that i even survived it. Now i'm on a bunch of medications that make it hard to get out of bed or functi…
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hypertension Claim For "increase" And Medical Records
I checked eBennies yesterday and found there was a new development letter for my claim which included TDIU application and new contentions for diabetes and complications. 1. The contentions listed the TDIU, diabetese and complications.... AND "increase" for the three issues I listed on the TDIU application. Are these requests for "increase" routine (as in do they consider listing those as reasons for the unemployability as requests for increase)? 2. A new development letter has been sent requesting medical records from a doctor named in the claim. I sent records from all doctors named in the claim, however one of them was from back in the 90s when they used vendor…
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Iu 100% P&t, Filling Out The 21 4140
I am filling out my 4140 and have a question about how much information to attach to this form. I have been 100% P&T for 12 years and this is the first time that I have ever received this form. I did not know about it. I have not worked until this past year. I worked a total of 13 hrs for the year in Jan, Apr, Jun, and Jul. My total income for this time was 325.00. The reason I worked those hrs was to get out of the house as my world is becoming very small. I don't leave the house for days at a time. My friend owns the business and she allows me this special treatment. I had to be on the payroll for liability purposes. Should I explain all this in a letter a…
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Filed Today For Iu And Increases In Scds
Just "removed" from my Federal Job for inability to perform duties due to my SCDs issues. Filing for FERs SSDI also.
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hypertension If I Get 70% Do You Think Tdiu Would Be Possibility Of Getting Approved?
Here are the results of my c&p exam...would like opinion on rating and whether they might give me tdiu that I applied for...thanks ahead of time for your input,,, I tried to narrow down the exam to only the important info...One thing that I left out was 1. Diagnostic Summary --------------------- Does the Veteran have a diagnosis of PTSD that conforms to DSM-5 criteria based on today's evaluation? [X] Yes [ ] No ICD code: F43.10 2. Current Diagnoses -------------------- a. Mental Disorder Diagnosis #1: PTSD, chronic ICD code: F43.10 Mental Disorder Diagnosis #2: Bipolar I Disorder, mixed ICD code: F31.13 b. Medical diagnoses relevant …
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tdiu Couple Of Questions !
I just received TDIU not P&T , claim was back dated to July 2009 . So basically 5 1/2 yrs this way , no change . Should i put in for P&T now . SSDI has me down as medical improvement not expected ( MINE 7 ) The Champva and DEA 35 benefits would greatly benefit my family as the have no health insurance and i have a 18 yr , 17 yr & 15 yr old . The educational benefits would be huge . Next question : Ive researched this but cant find a clear answer, being 100 % TDIU , am i entitled to commisary and mwr benefits or not. If so do i just call the 800 # about 165 times till i get thru and ask them for a letter. My letters on ebenefits say nothing about com…
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