[Automatically Iu Deferred?]

Thank you so much for your help with the form. I filled it out like you suggested.

I agree that the VA "inferred" TDIU.

You cane expect to receive a TDIU frm. I have never seen VA award TDIU without receipt of this form.

On # 18 on the form check yes and then applyu for SSA disability benefits.

If you get SSA now, make sure the VA knows this and what for.

Under Remarks, Question 25 -refer them to separate page and then tell them of the side affects of your SC meds that render you unable to work and tell them any other info that would show you are unemployable.

[Automatically Iu Deferred?]

Thank you all for your input. I got the big envelope in the mail today, thought it was my rating, but it was a letter stating that my Rating Decision dated January 28, 2009 deferred the issue of Individual Unemployablility. Of course, I was confused because I have not received the rating as of yet. My current rating is 20%. I took a shot and called the 800#. I spoke the nicest person EVER, that I have spoke to on the 800 line. I was rated 80% total. Needless to say, I finally feel some releif. It has been almost 3 years. I know many of you have been at it so much longer, but we all know what the wait can feel like...for me it has been a nightmare...especailly having to prove the things that did happen to me. Thankfully I do have some buddies that are still Active duty that helped me out with proof. Now when the retro check actually hits the bank.....it will really have sunk in.

[Automatically Iu Deferred?]

Somehow my computer posted this twice..I feel like a dumbo. No I do not work, and have not since I seperated in 06. I have not filed paperwork, becuase I have been waiting on my final rating decision. Hoping to get it in the mail this week. Some one corrected me on my other post ...I am thinking it was inferred not deferred.

Are you able to work? The VA may be waiting for the offical form for you to fill out for IU.

[Automatically Iu Deferred?]

Thank you , that makes since. I must have misunderstood the inferred vs. deferred. Maybe the individual on the phone mixed it up, or just my lack of knowlodge on the subject. I just thought deferred was odd since I have not filed any paperowrk or even got the Big envelope in the mail yet. I sit with fingers crossed. It is surprising that they would automatically "file" for me. Thanks again.

I think that what you are trying to say is that the IU (individual un-employability was a claim that was "inferred" not "deferred".

If they are saying that your IU was inferred, then they, the VA, actually "filed a claim", well, they really didn't actually "file" the claim, but they treated your obvious individual un-employability, as a claim for IU.

That being the case and the fact that you are 80%........probably means that you are going to be getting some really good news. It could mean that you are gonna be 100% before long.........it could mean that, but don't spend the money until official word arrives.

By-the-way, I'm sorry about your previous treatment on the hadit.com board. I'm sure nobody meant to discourage you.

Welcome.

[Automatically Iu Deferred?]

I really keep to myself and don't really post becuase I posted on here one day and someone suggested I was wasting VA time and jumped all over me for trying to ask a question about my PTSD claim . I was hoping someone can answer a question for me or give me your opionion on the matter if you have been through something similar.

I was SC last year for my Blood pressure and Tinitus. My Back, PTSD and Depression was deferred. It has been around a year since that was deferred and the system and a source of mine says I was finally rated on the 28th of Jan. The personal Trauma was rated @ 70 and I am rated at a total 0f 80% SC. I recieved a Phone call from the regional office telling me I would be hearing something in 10 to 15 days(confirming my dependents) in regard to my claim. The system is saying the I am IU deferred. I did not apply for IU..don't really know about it and am confused. Is this something that is normally done?

[Automatically Iu Deferred?]

I really keep to myself and don't really post becuase I posted on here one day and someone guy jumped all over me for trying to ask a question about my PTSD claim for sexual harrasement and assult. I was hoping someone can answer a question for me or give me your opionion on the matter if you have been through something similar.

I was 20% SC last year for my Blood pressure and Tinitus. My Back, PTSD and Depression was deferred. It has been almost a year and the system and a source of mine says I was finally rated on the 28th of Jan. The personal Trauma was rated @ 70 and I am rated at a total 0f 80% SC. I recieved a Phone call from Sacramento or Oakland telling me I would be hearing something in 10 to 15 days in regard to my claim. The system is saying the I am IU deferred. I did not apply for IU..don't really know about it and am confused. Is this something that is normally done? .

[My Gaf]

I have been diagnosed with PTSD. In some cases, most....when you have been sexually,physically assulted it does cause mental distress, depression.... PTSD. In my case it was more damaging than having to deal with HR's. Thank you for your input, I appreciate all I can get.

Okay, first of all I've found that I have to pre-face anything I say here on hadit with a disclaimer, so here's mine:

I have absolutely no idea what I am talking about. I am not advising you to do anything.

Okay, now that that is out of the way:

From what little that I understand about PTSD, it has to be (almost has to be) strictly related to Trauma, either suffered from or experienced by or witnessed by, the veteran claiming PTSD. This occurence(s) must be documented, either in your service records, service medical records, unit daily logs, fellow veterans that were there (and probably deserving of a PTSD award themselves), etc.

What you are discribing is harassment, physical/mental and, if I understand PTSD claims/awards, does not "rise to the level" of a PTSD claim/award.

Please do not think for a moment that I am belittling your "experiences", it's just not gonna win ya a PTSD award and your efforts would be much better spent (not to mention tying up hours of VA time, etc.) focusing upon a claim that you could just possibly "win".

Now, whether THAT claim would be for "depression" "dysthimia" "bi-polar depression/mania" or another of the pshychological disorders that stress, fear, discouragement, etc., can cause, is beyond my one night's stay in a Holiday Inn Express.

But, like I say......I'll wait for someone who is much more cognizant of these things than am I.

[My Gaf]

Thank you for the info. Actually I was harrassed(physically & mentally) by the indidivdual for years..he was NCOIC in my shop and I was a new target. I finally got sick of it...literally and reported to one of my supervisiors. Eventually he was removed..put in another section. No repremand..nothing..I chose not to press charges, I was afraid....I kick myself in the ass. Anyway, the statements I get from others, do they need to be notorized? Oh and I do not work...I have not since I got out, never claimed SS or unemployment, did not know I could.

[My Gaf]

I would like an opinion on my situation...I am confused with what is going on. I had seperate C&P exams....got rated 10% for my BP and 10 for Tinitus. All the other claims were shot down...I will be appealing. The kicker...my PTSD and depression were defereed and I was sent paperwork to fill out. They want a statement and letters or statements form others to prove that it(the incident..yrs of harrasement) happend (not in my SMR's).

From the C&P exam the Doc rated me at Axis V GAF : 45 (current) 48 ...is this number in my favor? Is it normal to have to prove or give statements..then combine them with the GAF to get my rating? I have been seperated since 06....I know this is a short amount of time to have to wait, but it is like rubbing salt in a would writing about the crap and having to get statements.....could it take years?

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!

CorCor