[Just Received My Final Determination]

The last two were 40% for TBI and 10% for PTSD. Thanks for all the help!

Renegade81

[Just Received My Final Determination]

Guys and Gals,

Ya'll got me worried. I do work and make a substantial income. It says that its permenant but says nothing about total. When I called the VA they said I was 100% schedular disabled and it was ok to work as long as I want. Is this true? I don't want to do anything to screw it up.

Again, thanks in advance for your help!

Renegade81

[Just Received My Final Determination]

All,

I just received my "final" determination and it states "We assigned a permanent 100% disability evaluation for your service connected disabilities effective March 1, 2009." My question is, since they used the word "permanent" does that mean I don't have to worry about them trying to call me in for follow up physicals over the next few years and trying to reduce me back down below the 100% level?

Thanks i advance for your help,

Renegade81

[Early Benefits At Discharage]

Pete, roger that here we go...

All of the below are rated for service connection-

Obstructive sleep apnea-50%

Benign prostatic hypertrophy-40%

Patellofemoral syndrome- left knee- 10%

Patellofemoral syndrome- right knee- 10%

Tinnitus- 10%

Left shoulder rotator cuff syndrome, pectorialis major tendonitis and adhesive capsulitis -10%

Right sholder rotator cuff syndrome, pectorialis major tendonitis and adhesive capsulitis -10%

Intervertebral disk syndrome of the cervivcal spine-10%

Left ankle sprain (chronic)- 10%

Right ankle sprain (chronic)-10%

GERD-10%

Intervertebral disk syndrome of the lumber spine and T7-8 compression fracture status post lumbar microdisectomy-10%

Post left ganglion cyst excision and left capal tunnel syndrome-10%

Residual left wrist scar status post ganglion cyst excision-10%

Residual right breast surgical scar status post simple mastectomy due to gynecomastia-0%

bilateral hearing loss-0%

ethmoid and maxillary sinusitis -0%

hypertension-0%

residual right knee scarr from biopsy-0%

TBI and PTSD (as I stated earlier) is defferred

There are also about another 5 things rated at 0% but I opt to not include here

Renegade81

[Early Benefits At Discharage]

Alcon,

Oh I forgot to add, my TBI and PTSD are both well documented from my active duty time period (Apr 87-Mar 09) I've seen docs for the PTSD for about 3 years and had meds for depression and other symptoms for that same time period.

Renegade81

[Early Benefits At Discharage]

Alcon,

I recently retired from Fort Campbell and I've received a 90% rating on all my other issues. The VA had deferred judgement on my PTSD and my TBI. I have since traveled to the VA hospital for 3 different appointments in which I've seen muliptle doctors and received in depth testing for the TBI. This was in July and August 2009. My question is since I'm already at 90% what is the chance of receiving 100% with these two items still remaining to be included in the total? Also, I am working as a regional safety coordinator now for a corporation....I won't be forced to quit will I? I don't want the "can't work" designation....I'm only 40...as much as I love my wife it would drive me crazy to be home for the next 30+ years. Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Renegade81

Out

[Afternoon My Friends]

I'm a recently retired SFC with 22 years in service. I went throught the early benefits at dischare program at Fort Campbell, KY. My last day on active duty (on leave) was 1 Mar 09. As of June 09, I was awarded 90% and they had me come back for two more appointments in July and Aug 09 for my PTSD and TBI which are not included in the 90% rating. My question is what are the chances of me hitting 100% with those two things still not rated? I had plenty of records from active duty mental health professionals/counselors regarding the issues from the last 2-3 years before I retired. And also have been on meds for depression/PTSD for over 3 years prior to retirement. Also, can i still work? I don't want to have to sit at home for the next 20+ years....while i have a lot of pain from my injuries I dont want to be limited to "no meaningful income" if I have a choice in the matter. How does this work and how much longer will it take for them to make a decision?

Renegade81