[Homebound]

It wasnt clicking in at first. I understand now. Instead of CUE I need to appeal because its within a year. So now the question is .. do I have a case for housebound? If I do, should I appeal (I never filed out housebound form) or should I file a new claim for housebound?

I didnt have any assistance with DAV but maybe I should get 1 now because Im starting to ask a lot of questions.

[Homebound]

I guess this is what you are asking for ..

Decision

Service connection for PTSD and panic disorder with agoraphobia (previously referred to as unspecific mental condition) is granted with an evaluation of 100 percent effective July 28, 2010.

It does also state in the reason for decision that since there is a likelihood of improvement, the assigned evaluation is not considered permanent. I just looked over my C&P exam records again and the doctor said several times that my condition is severe. Obviously I can't type all of what the doctor said but here is a little more to add that I believe supports my claim for extreme agoraphobia ..

Rarely interacts with family, rarely leaves home, avoids family reunions, no social contacts. Veteran acknowledges some reduction in anxiety over the years (yet I still have a diagnoses of extreme agoraphobia). Sense of a foreshortened future (does not expect to have a career, marriage, children, or a normal life span).

I can add more but with the information I have provided so far, what do you think about a CUE case now?

Im 29

[Housebound But Not Granted Smc]

I was just awarded 100% for PTSD with extreme agoraphobia but not SMC S housebound pay rate. My VA medical records states that I am housebound because of extreme agoraphobia. My nexus letter states that I have agoraphobia and that I never go in public around people. The letter I wrote when I initially started the claim states that I never leave my house because I'm afraid to.

If I have a CUE case does this seem like it should be a short CUE letter. Its pretty clear that I am housebound and I should have gotten SMC pay rate. All of the CUE letters I've read are long and thorough.

[Homebound]

Is there a thread for CUE letters. I guess I will have to write 1. Any help?

I just realized there is a CUE forum.

[Homebound]

I got a white envelope today. It said 100% :) They did not award housebound. So what should I do now? Just call and ask for it? The VA doctor and my personal doctor clearly states that I am housebound.

[Homebound]

My claim is in the authorization stage. Would it still be a good idea to apply for housebound now or should I wait until I receive the decision in mail?

[Homebound]

Thanks for all the help. I am definitely housebound and it is pretty bad the severity of my case which I have plenty of evidence to prove that claim. I'm not getting into to specifics but my agoraphobia is extremely bad. I came so close to not going to that C&P exam. How often is that required if you are awarded compensation? I just don't know if I can go back there and especially on a regular basis.

Also no1 has said if housebound is something that I have to apply for even though the doctor has me listed as housebound. Does any1 know the answer to that?

[Homebound]

I have proof and evidence of a stressor which is in my records. I thought I listed that the doctor said this but I guess I didnt. It does state that the disability PTSD and panic disorder with agorophobia is as least as likely as not caused by or a result of assualts. So I wasnt really concerned about step 1 because I knew I needed that and had that. I was trying to figure out if I could get housebound since the doctor stated that. What kind of percentage should I be looking to get?

[Homebound]

I had my exam but I have not recieved a letter with the decision yet is why I am still at 0 percent.

PTSD chronic and unremitting

Panic disorder with agorophobia

Social alienation, housebound, limited access to healthcare

Unable to leave home unless for extreme cases

Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas

The 2 mental disorder can not be differentiated because the 2 mental disorder developed at same time

All of the top boxes are checked for the criteria used for establishing PTSD except for burst of anger. 20 boxes checked

Symtoms listed as .. depressed mood, aniety, suspiciousness, panic attacks that occur weekly or less often, near continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately and effectively.

Chronic speep impairment

Memory loss for names, relatives, ownoccupation or own name

Disturbances of motivation and mood

Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships

Inability to maintain effective relationships

Suicidal ideation

DIfficulty in adapting to stressful ciscumstances including work or worklike setting

Extreme agorophobia

My nexus letter is not as thorough as the C&P exam records but it states Chronic PTSD and severe agorophobia. My nexus is more about my extreme agorophobia.

The doctor wrote about 2-3 pages worth of notes. Nothing to hurt my claim.

[Homebound]

My nexus letter and C&P exam states that I am homebound.

[Homebound]

I am homebound which is why the doctor stated that in my records. If I dont meet the percentage requirements is it possible to still get homebound rating because of my records even though I didnt apply for homebound?

Youre saying the VA does ignore some C&P exam records?

[Homebound]

My C&P exam records show that the doctor listed me as homebound. Do I have to still apply for homebound or could I be awarded that when a decision is made on my claim without ever applying for it?