I have a claim for an SMC "s" award dating back to my original claim date of 4/89, that continues to be denied. My original claim was because my 100% ptsd award/condition kept me substantially housebound but it's been denied for 25 yrs. During the past 10 yrs I've added 20, 10, 10, 10 and 10 but because of the combined ratings table they continue to deny, even though once you're 100%, they can't use the ratings table, as it's similar to double jeoprody(sp). I've been to the BVA four or 5 times and to the Court twice and am still appealing. For a while they used the fact that I was able to go to my medical appts as a reason to deny me but that's now been disallowed. Never, ever, ever, give up!!! I just need to live long enough to win.
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