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Chicago ArmySGT

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  1. I'll give you guys a little background. I'm an Army Vet. I served from '99-'03. My MOS was 51M, Firefighter. I was also trained and certified as an EMT and an EMT Intermediate., On my first active duty assignment I worked at the civilian fire dept on the base I was stationed, where I was on many traumatic incidents. Traffic Accidents with fatalities, Suicide attempts with some that were actually "successful", etc, etc. At my second duty assignment, I worked at the military fire dept. The only difference was that due to my EMS training, I was assigned to the Ambulance, where again, I treated many patients, suicides, traumatic accidents, etc, etc, again. I won't go into details. This isn't really the place for it. I've had many of the responses documented and re-affirmed by the fire chiefs I worked for, and in some cases had letters written and signed by other soldiers who served along side me on some of these incidents. I also have my service medical records that show that I was prescribed Paxil in my last year in the Army for Anxiety and Depression. When I first filed back in 2013 I got 30% off the bat, SCD for ptsd. I appealed and got 50% about six months after my initial rating. After gathering much more evidence, I submitted an appeal for an increase and TDIU. Today I checked ebenefits (like I do pretty much every day since I filed my appeal). It shows that I was not given an increase, nor was I granted TDIU, naturally. I'm upset. It's not just because I was denied, More of it's due to my Comp and pen. exam. While I have not gotten my denial letter yet, detailing the reasons why, I know some of it was due to the comp and pen. examiner. His report did nearly nothing to reflect what I had told him. How I'm suicidal nearly every day at some point, the overall depression and anxiety I experience, etc, etc. It feels totally dismissive in so many ways. Now, I know that that is their job, but theirs a few errors in the report that substantiate my claim of this. At one point he talks about a Dr. that was in charge when I was in "Day Hospital" (outpatient PTSD) treatment. He states that this doctor is the one prescribing my medicine, which I clearly stated otherwise. I'd have to look at the report, but I'm certain there were other discrepancies. VFW is my service organization and I feel my VSO does a great job, but I now am looking for a lawyer to represent me here in Chicago. If anyone can offer any advice or support, I'd appreciate it. Thank You for reading.
  2. Hi, Mkah. I am in Illinois and go to the VA almost every day of the week. I am also an Illinois card-holding Med. mar. patient. Medical Marijuana treatment should have no bearing on losing benefits as far as I know. However, Since one is state and one is federal, some things can be affected. I am currently part of the VA's Methadone program. We are randomly given Urine tests since they want to check for other drugs in our system while on the Methadone/Suboxone program. I came up positive for Marijuana last month, even though I use CBD (still has a small amount of THC in it). For every 3 months we are totally clean, we are given one take home dose. I've been denied my take home due to the positive test, since the VA and the Feds do not recognize Marijuana as treatment for PTSD.... yet. Get your answers before you go on the program. There's nothing wrong with asking about it prior to medicating. As far as I know, it will not affect your rating. I'm currently 50% SC for PTSD and I'm awaiting a decision for increase and possible TDIU. I should know any day now. I'll update as I can. Good Luck and stay up!
  3. I got the exact same reason for being denied my IU. They said since I play video games, I can get a job, LMAO. I'm sorry, but playing video games is the only thing holding me together and keeping me away from the pipe and the needle. WTF? I'm on SSDI, and with my 50% VA SC, I'm barely supporting my family of 3. I can't work because my anxiety and panic attacks, not to mention that I get little to no sleep at night. I'm appealing, but who knows how long it will take to get an answer. I'm hoping that I can get the IU, my teeth are falling out and rapidly decaying due to constant dry mouth from PTSD Meds and Methadone. I can't afford to go to the dentist at the moment and VA only covers you if you are 100% SC.
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