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The Dr (Psychologist) is private. Thanks for telling me about TDIU. I cant get there by percentage but am between 50-70 percent as per the link posted. I haven't seen a VA psychologist, hard to get to; am retired and use Tricare Prime to see a private one. I did request a VA one today, we'll see how far out I am from an appointment. Do I wait for a few visits with the VA Dr before I submit? Thanks

Thanks for the replies. My ratings are 30, 20, and ten 10s for a total of 75.5 %. I cant see the numbers bringing me up to 85+ so Im leaving this alone and requesting a new doctor. Thanks for the great and quick responses. BTW, I am planning to file for Social Security disability. I do have solid records to back up, cant work etc. Can someone share their experience with me on this? Thanks

Thanks for the quick responses. The PTSD is actually 30% (overall 80% rating, 33% was a swag). I feel that my condition has worsened and would like to request a relook. (the term IMO was in a response, not sure what that is). The form ia a disability benefits questionaire VBA 21-0960P-3, and I am having my Pschologist fill it out. My concern is that they see the Psychiatrists notes stating basicly that I dont present at the 30% level of disability and the disability is rolled back. I see her for 15 minutes ata time quarterly. She asks a few questions typing away and deflects any issues I bring up. I did not realize this was happening until I got a copy of my records for my psychologist. My pscychologist today told me that I am indeed much worse than she lets on. Any advice would be appreciated. SB

I am rated overall 80%; 33%PTSD. Ive been seeing a psych for meds at the va hospital. These visits were primarily to keep the meds coming. Ive recently started seeing a psychologist and obtained my records for him to see. THe VA Doctor had continually posted "presents better than the rating would suggest" over and over. Ive seen her 4 times / year for a few minutes each time. The Psychologist Im currently seeing says that she's dead wrong, my PTSD is severe. I'm having him fill out the 0960P-3 form. Question? Do I dare submit? I'm afraid the VA will look at the other doctors' notes and lower my rating. Recommendations? THanks