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Craig63

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  • Service Connected Disability
    60%
  • Branch of Service
    Marines

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  1. I was recently awarded 50% SC for PTSD. I has been getting 20% SC for an eye injury that I suffered in the Marine Corps. I was hoping that I would get a combined total of at least 70% so I could apply for IU, but VA math says 50 plus 20 equals only 60 so it put me right under where I wanted to be. I also suffer from depression and anxiety as a result of PTSD that keeps me from holding a job effectively. The VA diagnosed me with these at the same time as the PTSD last year. The DAV rep told me that it would be best to go for the PTSD and get approved for that and then go for the secondary conditions. My question is this: Should I just appeal the decision for the PTSD for a higher rating or file a claim for extra percentages for the secondary conditions. Also, I read about guys filing an appeal or a new claim and for IU at the same time, hoping that another 10 or 20 percent would put them over enough for the required minimum 70% for IU. Does anybody know anything about this or what I should do? One more thing. I would also like to see if I can get approved for SSDI. Should I file for this now or wait? Would it make the IU easier to get if I were already approved for SSDI or vice versa? Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.
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