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Vetquest I filed the TDIU/PTSD originally before the IMO private Dr. or Va comp exam. I am not currently rated100 scheduler. I have just recently been granted by the BVA for PTSD. I was trying to cover both bases if I don't get the 100 scheduler. So because the DRO didn't include the TDIU in the RAMP APPEAL it was not addressed at the board. So unless I'm incorrect the BVA would have granted the TDIU and once it went to the ARC. If the ARC decides to rate me 100 scheduler then the TDIU will be moot. I'm asking because I'm not sure. Does anyone have a opinion.

Johnny Drama Yes, I filed it secondary to PTSD I had a nexus letter from a Private Dr. It was not denied but remanded meaning they want more information i guess they want me to see a Va Comp doctor even though the Va did the sleep study and gave me CPAP machine. I'm actually more concerned with them not including my TDIU in the Ramp even though I was told it was in the Ramp..They acknowledged they made a mistake by not including the TDIU when they decided my appeal...I was told today they will fix it. I'm not sure how or who when etc. I'm sorry to hear you were denied get a private Dr to give you a nexus letter and pray. Unique11128

I filed a RAMP APPEAL (HLR) in April 2018. I was denied so I filed another appeal to the BVA in August 2018 . So I recently recieved a call that the BVA Remanded the sleep apnea to ARC but granted My PSTD/MST appeal. I also filed for TDIU for the PTSD. I was told that the Regional office did not address the TDIU which was filed with the PTSD. So I'm being told by ARC the Regional office was emailed and I informed to address the TDIU. Can anyone share their opinion on what to expect. I meet the 100 schedule but filed the TDIU just in case. Can Regional office award or does it go back to ARC? Unique11128

Pitman87 Congratulations! Go to Ebenefits and download the disability letter. Unique11128

Ocean bound How is claim going? I hope all is good! Unique11128

Berta How do I know if the comp exam (PTSD) was done by a Va doctor or a contractor doctor? unique11128

Buck52 Va guidelines state the compensation level is determined based on the highest level of symptoms checked. Rather than the number of symptoms at a given impairment level. Although I can understand why you think 50% maybe 70% because we all know the VA don't follow their own guidelines. I hope that we all get what we deserve. Unique11128

Hi Swag It looks like 70 % but if Total occupational and social impairment box was checked I would have have said 100%. However the box for inability to perform personal hygiene was checked and that should be rated 100%. Not sure why he didn't check total occupational and social impairment was not checked. Please let me know how it turns out. Good luck

Navy4life I also have PTSD/MST and I have diagnosed with FIBROMYALGIA. How are you linking MST to FIBRO?do you have a nexus if so may I have the doctors contact information? Goodluck! Unique11128

Paulstrgn I also was denied higher level review. I appealed the decision to the BVA. The letter I received from the Va said the BVA would start hearing cases from Ramp on 10/01/2018. So I'm confused about the Feb 2019 date. Unique11128

Hi ArcticFox, Congratulations! I'm NOT positive but it maybe a partial sounds like you might have filed several conditions and They may have made decisions on some of your conditions. Good LUCK Unique11128

Hi oceanbound, You can call Julie or Adam they both have access to see what decision is in the system even though the claim is still pending decision Review. Goodluck! Unique11128

Berta I thought about you when I read this earlier and before I could post it you beat me to it :). I myself am a MST survivor My claim was denied (RAMP HLR) in June 18...This is uplifting for me not only will they have to review every denied MST claim from 2016 through 2018. They now have to have a 90% accuracy rate for all MST claims...I feel that we should leave no soldier behind meaning all of the previous MST claims regardless to when your claim was denied. The claim deserves to be reviewed. May GOD help us all because we all deserve closer. Unique11128

Hi Buck2, Unfortunately, I was denied I chose the higher level review and the DRO missed several things in my record that were clear evidence to grant my claim. 2 weeks later after the denial a Rep called me and said they took a look at my claim and that the DRO should have granted my claim...but nothing I can do now but appeal to the BVA...So for me it was a quick denial..I'm not trying to discourage you but I think they are trying to meet a goal of completed our claims within 125 days and they are not taking the time to go through the records properly before denying the claims. I hope you have a more thorough DRO GOOD LUCK! Unique11128

Hi Grumpbox, Seriously, normally everyone gets a denial from SSD. I took me 2 denials before getting approved. Don't worry about the Dec 2018 deadline as long as you file a appeal in time it's all retroactive to the date of the original date of filing.. Keep your head up! Unique

I had a comp exam PTSD/MST from a doctor who completely degraded me to the point that the Dro called and apologized to me and said" we did not send you to that doctor to be victimized again you so we are sending you out for new comp exam..does anyone know of it is possible to have that comp exam removed from my record and pending claim?

KC3 Thank you and I pray That GOD blesses you as well.

Hi Wayne Tx, My claim was initially filed in Houston but once I opt in Ramp it was transferred to Phoenix..unfortunately I was denied on June 28th..So I will have to file another appeal. Good luck to you I hope you win your case. The struggle continues!

Tk3000 I agree 100 % the same thing happened to the so called higher level DRO denied me for exact same reason the last denial was made. They did not follow the law....SAD!

Hi Asknod Can you please give me the (colorado) private shrink contact information Thx

Hi Asknod, Great information..Who does your nexus letters?

My Attorney had a telephone conference with the DRO Junec19th. We were told a decision would be made with two weeks!

Kc3 I chose HLR so they can not order a Comp Exam or additional information...if you chose the supplemental lane they request additional information.

Wayne Tx Will do!