rockbust

I just spoke to a new VSO today and briefly explained my case and he did tell me an increase would be quixker than a TDIU. Why would it take so long for a NOD. I would ask for a DRO. How long would a DRO take compaired to a increase? I am in a bad financial way not working for so long and any back benifits would be well needed. As for my first VSO I did get word recently that he had several operations and is still in the VA center. The org should have had someone take over his work log. Robert

filed for anxiety in feb 2011. Unfortunatly my VSO disapeared and two IMO plus many supporting docs never got submitted. Sept 2011 decision for 50% for anxiety & depression Question 1) do I file a NOD and preserve my file date or file for an increase Question 2) I have 2 IMO stating my condition is severe and I CAN NOT work. Do I file for TDIU now of wait for the increase? Also I just read a good training letter from the VA http://www.tftptf.com/Misc/TDIUFastLetter.pdf If a VA Form 21-8940, Veteran’s Application for Increased Compensation based on Unemployability, or other submission expressly requests TDIU, this will be considered a claim for increased evaluation in all service-connected disabilities unless TDIU is expressly claimed as being due to one or more specific disabilities. The initial notice letter will provide VCAA compliant information for all service-connected disabilities that are not currently evaluated at the schedular maximum evaluation for that condition. So this says if I file for IU they will automatically evaluate my current disabilities for the increase. Further it says that a claim for TDIU will also be raised by the evidence of record and does not require a 21-8940. Question 3) Will the 2 medical reports stating I can not work along with my prior C&P exam where it is in the report that I state I can not work due to my disability automatically cause a request for IU?