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If they don't have the necessary information by now what makes me think they will ever have it? After all of the post, I think I will take my chance and see where the chips fall. My shrink , who is ex-SSDI says that I really need to NOT work and my social worker both say the same thing what am I to do? Well as all of us have decided to take the chance, I am going to see what happens. I just hope that my mental condition keeps me going forward and not back into the "I don't really give a xxxx and hope everyone dies" nature.

Okay, received a notice that the personal hearing that I requested to appeal my TDIU claim denial has been set for October 3. I appointed Jan Dil law firm in February of this year, they were sent the notice and I emailed my notice to them. They called and want to reschedule because they have not received my military packet from VA yet. I told them that I do not want to reschedule and wait another year for a new date. They said I could attend the hearing but they would have to withdraw as attorney. So my question to all of you is this, "Do I attend the hearing and bring in the witness's that I have along with my statements from my shrink and counselor and let the attorney go or reschedule?"

Mikemmlj, I am not sure, but I will check into it. Thank you.

Thank you Slick, I appreciate it.

So I had a SSDI hearing last week to see if I can get that, mixed feelings on how that went, my attorney says it went great but I was not so sure. Sent in my form 9 on an appeal for TDIU today, who knows on that one. I am rated at 90% now, have a reevaluation in June. Feeling very depressed, not sure how things will end up. My loving wife is and always has been beside me. She works full time, I stay home and don't do shit. I have not worked since December 2013. My drinking has increased and I am not sure where I will end up. I am not looking for sympathy here, just getting some things out there that I am sure some of you have felt and I could use some feed back. I get money from DOD for my disability. I get VA money, but even that I still feel that I am not really being productive in this life. Seen my VA doctor today and she said " see you in 6 months". I asked her again for a referral to a psychiatrist so I could vent some of my issues but we will see. I am seeing a physicians assistant but all she wants to do is bitch about my drinking. Nothing else seems to matter to her. I know this is not a success story but I believe it will help me keep going. Thank you all for letting me vent, hope everyone has a good night.

Congrats brother! Have not been on here in awhile would you give us a timeline on your claim went from when you first received your 90% and how long it took you to get your final award? Enjoy, take a great big deep breath and say ahhhhhhh..

Congratulations! The money is on the way, keep us posted. I do know how you feel about this group of people on this site! Great bunch. Now kick back and relax before the next round. Carry on brother.

Great job brother!!! Glad you got what you got. Stay safe and take care.

In my opinion he has been wronged from day one. I have served side by side with guys that I know are gay but it did not affect their work or our personnel relationship. I am not gay, just not my thing, but those that are I have no problem. What is the difference when a woman can ask a guy out and he say no but they can still be friends? I know many homophobias that can't take the thought, get real you all. So good for him, glad it was changed, but wished it never had to happen in the first place. Peace to all. Mark

My wife and I thank you all. Happy Holidays!

Hang in there Phil. It will happen.

Hey Firefighter, Thank you, I did get it. I do appreciate that. So I ended up so far with 70% PTSD w/ Alcohol abuse 20% RT shoulder osteoarthritis 0% bilateral hearing loss 20% left shoulder rotator cuff 10% bilateral tinnitus

So found the AB8 letters, says I get 90% combined. I only seen the actual percentage numbers once, can not find them again. The amount did not reflect my spouse? No check, no paper work yet. Was waiting to post when I had the matter in hand you know? Thank you for all of the support and I will put some numbers down as soon as I can see them again. I do believe that for those of us and our families that have been through all of this, we really should get something more than a paycheck. I am going to check myself into a rehab soon and try to kick the alcohol problem. Thank you all again for helping us through this. Mark

Shyne-I, Not sure what the AB8 letters are?

Thank you Navy, pins and needles again. Will let you know asap.