john999

you may entitled to  a 100 percent rate if you are unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation because of your service connected disabilities.

If you believe you qualify, complete, sign, and  return Veterans Application  the enclosed VA form 21-8940 , Veterans Application for increased compensation Based

on Unemployability .    I just had a c & p exam about two weeks ago for MDD VA DR. gave 30 percent not sure of the gaf score my private DR. gave a Gaf score of 45.

Here's the break down

30% MDD caused by chronic pain

20%rt shoulder

20% left shoulder secondary to rt. shoulder

10% rt clavicle

10% left bicep secondary to rt. shoulder

10% foot

0%scar

Total 70%

I'm currently on SSDI because of my service connected disabilities

1. should I appeal for a rating higher than 30% base on the my 2 private DR. gaf scores of 45

2.my bilaterial factors rt. shoulder combined with my left shoulder and left bicep will this give me the  40% need for a 100 percent rate.

3. will they consider the  30% MDD + 20%rt +20%Lt+10%Lt+0%scar all of this as one injury.