topher8313

I have learned a lot from this site thanks to all who reply. I have a few questions though. In May 2016 i was awarded 70% rating for ptsd and mdd, 10% for tinnitus. I get paid at 70% rating. In Dec. 2016 i filed an appeal for increase and tdiu. In may of 2017 i attempted suicide twice and was committed to the VA for a week each time. At that time i had to resign for medical reasons as the va doc said i needed to take some time off. Now March 2017 last week seven days ago, my appeal moved form NOD to SOC, a day later it showed my form 9 has been received although i have filed my form 9 yet as i have not even received my SOC yet. Now , all at the same time a new claim was opened not by myself or my lawyer but by the VA a new claim was opened for TDIU (increase) and it also states PTSD (REOPEN). So why would the VA open a new claim after sending my SOC? And could it have anything to do with a partial grant ? Any thoughts on this would help. The New claim has just moved from review to gathering of evidence and asking for a form from my last employer, i still have not got the SOC in the mail yet, Please respond. Thanks.