Comp & Pen Exam For Increase/ui

[WHOLESALE]

Hi, i'm new here and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for my upcoming appointment. I am service connected 50% for mood disorder NOS. I filed for increase last November and have my exam later this month.

Over the past year I have lost my job, granted SSDI, and have had persistent depression, anxiety, insomnia, mania, and fatigue. All this is in my notes over the past year. I lost my job last year after I had a manic episode and cussed out a customer. This is also in my medical notes. My Psych stated I was in a manic episode which led to my termination. Soon after my termination I applied for SSDI and was awarded in November 08. SSDI is for the same condition, mood disorder NOS.

I also have a record in my Voc Rehab to discontinue due to ongoing depression and anxiety.

I haven't been able to work or do Voc Rehab since May 2008.

With what I just presented do you think I have a chance at getting UI? My DAV rep told me I definetely should get an increase to 70% and then I would probably have to apply for UI. Does this sound right?

Thanks,

Jay

[Philip Rogers]

Yes, that is okay to do it that way, although the VA may want to get them directly from the doctor, as they don't "trust" us.

pr

I usually get my records myself, review, make a copy, and then turn them in with all the important things highlighted. Is that ok to do it that way?

Jay

[Josephine]

My important " Buddy Letter" was left out of my file for my first C&P.

Just by luck I took a date stamped copy with me.

The good Doc ask why it wasn't in there.

I sure had no ideal of how it got left out or why?

Josephine

[WHOLESALE]

Do the examiners review the medical notes before the exam or after? Is there a protocol for this or is it up to the examiners discretion?

Jay

My important " Buddy Letter" was left out of my file for my first C&P.

Just by luck I took a date stamped copy with me.

The good Doc ask why it wasn't in there.

I sure had no ideal of how it got left out or why?

Josephine

[Philip Rogers]

The examiners are supposed to review the c-file, before the exam. Whether they do it or not is another matter. If the file is small they probably will, however, if the file is extensive, probably not. They will however state in their report that they did.

pr

Do the examiners review the medical notes before the exam or after? Is there a protocol for this or is it up to the examiners discretion?

Jay

[WHOLESALE]

i have my TDUI packet all ready to go and labeled. I will turn it in a day before my exam. I don't want the VA to delay my exam because of me turning in new evidence. They may feel the examiner needs time to review it and then postpone my exam. I've waited too long and it would kill me to have a delay.

But I do have it all ready and it looks like a college term paper. I even have it in a clear plastic folder so the papers don't get misplaced. Cover sheet too with evidence numbered.

jay

The examiners are supposed to review the c-file, before the exam. Whether they do it or not is another matter. If the file is small they probably will, however, if the file is extensive, probably not. They will however state in their report that they did.

pr

[Notorious Kelly]

Sounds great, Wholesale. Can't hurt to have something neat and organized.

All the best with it! B)