sparkle

August 30, 2011

Hang in there may not be as bad as you suspect.

Good Luck by the way.

where do i get a TDIU form from. i as well told the lady on the phone that ask my what i was putting my claim in for. i told her ever thing i could think of and the TDIU. should i have filed them one by one claim? i know berta told me the i could only file for one mh or they would not give a rating but for one. but i saw on one site the hadit put up by some ex-dr that worked for the va said u could. it was some ruling from 2009. will find it and let you know.

August 27, 2011

Hadit Member Philip Rogers offered to sell last years VBM an excellent deal in my opinion. I think that the VBM is really good but I also think that you can get the help you need right here on Hadit.

Thanks Pete, will stick right here. Oh I very well know that the help here is second to none, just heard so much talk about the vbm.

*Sparkle

August 27, 2011

If the conditions I read are properly linked to Sparkle's Service I believe she should get 100% if she can't work. I may of missed it but she should also apply for Social Security.

Pete, do you think it would be good for me to try to find a VBM and read it to try to win my claim? not much money so I will see if you are John aka "J" to pm me and let me know if you know some one that have one to help me work on my claim. I think I saw this on someone's post. about the vbm. I am going to fight them with all I have and with all I can to get my 100%. I feel I can get it just need the proof and their rules the throw back in their face and watch them sweat!!!!

August 27, 2011

Sparkle,
The only way to get dental is SC at 100% with P&T status
OR
having a dental condition SC'd
OR
being in a program like VRE.

Gaf is only one factor in MH ratings.
Here's a quote by Patrick428 that I've borrowed from elsewhere
that should answer your questions.

"Having been here for sometime I often see questions about mental illnesses and problems related to understanding what they are and some of the terms often seen in reports. To begin with I am a Licensed Psychologist with 25 years of practice experience with specialization in PTSD, Mood Disorders (Depression and Anxiety), Forensics, and Psychological testing. My experience ranges from individual therapy to working with veterans both in the VA and Social Security System. I am currently retired and 100% by the VA for wounds, mental and physical problems related to Agent Orange that came as a result of my time as a Marine Force Recon in Vietnam. So to start with I will describe many common terms needed to be understood and given examples when warranted. R/O (Rule Out): Is a term found on either Axis I or II saying that there is not enough evidence to support the diagnosis at this time. Deferred: Is a way of a clinician saying, "I just met you and I am not sure if you have this or not." Usually found when the patient has first entered the mental health system or has been out of the mental health system for a long period of time. Secondary: Disorders that have manifested because of the first or primary disorder and also contribute to the severity of the primary disorder. A full diagnostic example is as follows. There are varieties of how they are written, but this is the universally accepted model: Axis I: Major depression, recurrent without psychotic features (Primary) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Secondary) Axis II: Borderline Personality Disorder or None Axis III: Ulcers and heart problems (usually medical problems that contribute to the mental disorder) Axis IV: Psychosocial Stressors: Lose of employment and child abuse Severity: 1 None; 2 Mild; 3 Moderate; 4 Severe; 5 Chronic Axis V: Current GAF: 50 Highest GAF past year 60 GAF : Is referred to as Global Assessment of Functioning. This is a scale from 1 - 100 suggesting a pattern of behavior at any given movement in time. GAF is a fluid score and is never static (think of your blood pressure when applying GAF). The lower the score more problematic behavior becomes. 91 - 100 Not much happening and you can tolerate most stress very easily. (Blood pressure normal) 81 - 90 Some minor setbacks, maybe late bill that was not paid causing a flurry of minor stress, but is usually resolved. (Blood pressure slight elevated, but returns to normal rapidly) 71 -80 Minor problems within the home (work) and some stress that is enduring, but usually dealt with. They called about the bill that you forgot to pay (Blood pressure slightly elevated). 61 - 70 Minor to moderate problems such as not having the money to pay the bill and you are under pressure by your creditor to pay it. (Blood pressure is elevated and in need of attention). 51 - 60 Your being sued for not paying your bill, and your wife or husband has announced they are tired of living this way. Your kids do not know who you are anymore. (Blood pressure above 140/90 and dual medications are needed). 41 - 50 Wife or husband announces they are leaving and the bill collector has placed a lien on your property. You have called your creditor and your spouse idiots and you say to hell with them. (Blood pressure is severe and strong doses of medication are needed) 31 - 40 You threaten to kill your creditor and your spouse and everyone around you is against you. (Blood pressure is in the stroke range). 21 - 30 You bought a weapon and can of gas and your going to resolve the issue once and for all. It causes you to be either incarcerated or committed. (Blood pressure is causing severe chest pains and your stroking). 11 - 20 The best you can do is verbally babble and drool on yourself. (Blood pressure has caused a stroke). 0 - 10 You are no longer with us as you now live in a parallel universe. (It does not matter now). It is not my intention to make light of the scale, but I wish to show the reality of the levels. Axis I. A grouping of mental syndromes from a common etiology or pathology. What is usual found on Axis I disorders are: Mood, Sexual, Psychotic Substance Abuse, Child Disorders (except Mental Retardation), and Organic Syndromes (e.g.,Depression caused by a stroke). Axis II. Are disorders of the Personality and Mental Retardation. Here Personality Disorders in Cluster A, B, and C are found. Cluster A. Disorders deemed to be problems associated with peculiar behaviors(Schizoid). Cluster B. Disorders where the individual violates the right of other people and often has little regard for others (Antisocial). Cluster C. Disorders where dependency and inability to fit in socially with others is the common theme(Avoidant). Personality is how one perceives, relates, and thinks about the environment and of oneself. Personality Disorder is a maladaptive problem with the personality that causes extensive interference and ability to function in society. This is a pervasive pattern of behavior manifesting itself in the early development of an individual and prevents the individual from functioning normally in society. Illusion: An illusion is a visual perception or misinterpretation of something real. Hallucination: A hallucination is a false perception of a sensory experience (tactile, visual, auditory, taste, smell, or in body experience). Delusion: Is a false belief carried to an extreme. Psychotic. Loss of touch with reality Depersonalization: Feelings of detachment from others. Feelings like being one's own dream. Affect: Mood behaviors. Moods can be blunted, flat, inappropriate, labile (frequent mood changes), and restricted. PTSD: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. Can come in forms of mild, moderate, severe, chronic and delayed. May be seen on Axis I written as: PTSD, Chronic and Delayed. Psychiatrist: Is Medical Doctor who specializes in mental illness and uses medications for its' treatment. Psychologist: Is a person who performs psychological testing, assessment, and therapy. M.S.W. Master's in Social Work and usually coordinates community-based programs and also performs therapy. But is restricted to therapy only. Psychological Battery includes: Personality Inventory (MMPI, etc) Intelligence Scale (IQ test Wechsler or Stanford-Binet) Neurological Tests (Bender-Gestalt, Wechsler Memory Test, etc). Mood Inventories (Depression Scale; Anxiety Scales) Trauma Scales (Mississippi, TSI) Mental Status Examination History Mental Status Examinations: Mini Mental Status exam - 20 minutes Full Mental Status Examination - 1 hour Specialized Tests as warranted for the purpose of narrowing the cause of many problems. I am sure I left a few things out, but wanted you to have a general idea of the COMMON terms seen. In 98% of cases this is the information seen by the patient. Therapy modalities vary with each practitioner and as is often the case a practice or clinic is staffed with practitioners with like ideas of therapy. It should not be construed simply because a Psychiatrist or Psychologist is licensed that they are specialist in every aspect of mental illness. This is not true. When either suggests they can handle any your problems regardless of your disorders, then seek other help. To find a good therapist this is a good rule of thumb: 1. Ask around 2. Ask your medical physician who is good at what you need to deal with. 3. Ask the local Psychology or Psychiatric Association for a referral 4. Call the respective State Board and check for Board Certification and Credentials. 5. Call the national associations ( both APA's) and get advice 6. If you are in the VA system and do not like the practitioner you have, request another. 7. Talk to other vets about their experience if they share it. Remember this is probably the most unreliable referral. 8. READ AND DON'T ASSUME 9. RESEARCH YOUR DISORDER 10. ASK QUESTIONS (Practitioners are not mind readers). I hope this will help out in many ways. It is not all inclusive and I will from time-to-time add information that is either brought to my attention or comes to light.. Patrick "

Thanks carlie, i understand things much better now. i can also come back to dr's patrick notes to keep a check on what my dr is putting in my smr notes, girl you are a god sent.

*Sparkle

August 27, 2011

Sparkle

Yes, go for the VA money for now and you can possibly take on the AF after you get TDIU or 100%. See, a personality disorder is not a compensable medical condition. They discharged you on this pretext to avoid paying you a disability discharge. It happened to me as well. I had spent two months in an Army rubber room, but they decided I was just a no-good and did the administrative discharge. They all sold me down the river.

thanks "J" will do as you say. VA already have my smr so i dont think they will ask me for that again, because this claim is just a reopen for a increase % for the depression sec to the tbi which is 30% and the the tbi is 10% which makes me all together 40%. i have all the info that is needed, (dr's notes, med's) to get a new rating i hope. i understand i will only get paid for one mh so i guess the depression would be it, because the would be the cause of my panic attacks and so forth. i still should be able to get something more for the tbi (what you think) sense that is my first and not the second. not sure just asking. OMG if it was'nt for you and the others trying to help me out, i would be a hot mass. "J" you know you give me hope to keep on keeping on.

*Sparkle

August 26, 2011

Unless you have money for a lawyer I would forget trying for medical discharge. You might be able to get upgraded to honorable. You see, the military discharged you based on being a personality disorder. Your command conspired to put the screws to you, and they got cooperation from the loyal psychiatrist to write you up as a PD. I think I would let this just rest and focus on gettting TDIU or 100% from the VA. The BCMR are not user friendly. Get 100% from VA and then worry about the discharge. They do very few corrections of records after 25 years if they think they may have to pay something.

"J", I DID GET A HONORABLE DISCHARGE. IT SAID ADM DISCHARGE HONORABLE. I WILL DO AS YOU SAY AND JUST LEAVE THAT ALONG FOR NOW OR JUST FORGET ABOUT IT ALL TOGETHER. I DO HAVE THAT HONORABLE AND THAT'S ALL I CARE ABOUT RIGHT NOW, BETTER THAN A DISHONORABLE DON'T YOU THINK. THANKS MY FRIEND FOR THE INFO I KNOW YOU WOULD NOT STEER ME WRONG.

August 26, 2011

Sparkle
You need to contact the NPRC (National Personnel Records Center). The y will give you the Air Force's site to apply for a correction. Call this number 314-801-0800
You may have to wait up to a year for the correction of course that depends on how many requests they have.

THANKS BOOMER, I CAN WAIT THE YEAR JUST NEED THEM TO CORRECT THIS. THIS IS THEIR DOINGS NOT MINE AND THEY NEED TO FIX IT. ONCE MORE THANKS FOR THE INFO BOOMER!!!

*SPARKLE

August 26, 2011

Go for it all!!!!!

THANKS JOHN, I KNOW I CAN COUNT ON YOU FOR HELP, CHECK OUT MY NEW FORUM (CORRECTION OF DISCHARGE RECORDS) TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK.

August 26, 2011

NO I AM NOT CRAZY!!!

HI ALL, IT'S SPARKLE TRYING TO GET SOME FEEDBACK. I AM THINKING ABOUT FILING A APPLICATION FOR CORRECTION OF MY MILITARY DISCHARGE RECORDS. I WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY WITH HONORABLE CONDITIONS. I WAS SERVICE CONNECTED WITH DISABILITIES INCURRED BY TBI AND DEPRESSION AND THIS WAS STATED IN MY SMR ON DISCHARGE, AND GOT A RATING AS WELL AFTER THE DISCHARGE. ALL MY SMR ARE FOR MEDICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS. SO COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IS A ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGE/ WHAT DO IT STAND FOR? SO I WILL BE FILING FOR A MEDICAL DISCHARGE. THIS WAS ERROR AND A INJUSTICE. THE REASON I SAY INJUSTICE IS BECAUSE MY MY DISCHARGE SAYS;

NATURE OF EXAM:

POST TRAUMATIC SEIZURE DISORDER

AIRMAN ----HAS A PERSONALITY DISORDER AND IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SHE BE SEPARATED THROUGH ADMINISTRATIVE CHANNELS WITHOUT DELAY. THIS LETTER HAS THE CONCURRENCE OF THE HOSPITAL COMMANDER. (NOW THIS SOUNDS LIKE A MEDICAL REASON TO ME. NOW THAT'S NOT ALL OF IT. THIS IS GOING TO BE LONG SO GET YOURSELF A CUP OF JOE, OR A SMILE AND COKE. )

LINE OF DUTY DETERMINATION (AFR 35-67) ; PATIENT WAS ON ACTIVE DUTY. PATIENT FELL GOING UP STEP TO HER BARRACKS ( NOT SO FELL GOING DOWN), STRUCK HEAD AND PASSED OUT, UNCONSCIENCE LESS THAN 5 MIN. PATIENTS NOW COMPLAINTS OF SPOTS BEFORE EYES AND FREQUENT SEVERE HEADACHES, RECURRENT SYNCOPAL EPISODES. PATIENT HAS HAD MORE THAN FORTY EPISODES SINCE TRAUMA. LOD FORM WAS NOT INITIALTED AT LACKLAND AFB. (IF YOU HAD TO GO TO THE DR'S THEY SHOULD HAVE A RECORD OF ALL THIS RIGHT?) MY COPIES ARE NOT THAT CLEAR, BUT COULD MAKE THAT PART OF IT OUT. NOW THAT WAS ON JUST ONE OF THE REPORTS DATED APR 12, 1982.

THE RECOMMENDED FINDING WHICH COINCIDES WITH THE RECOMMENDTION OF MEDICAL EXAM. OCT 26 1982 THIS WAS SIGNED BY THE COMMANDER (CAN SEE THIS REALLLLL GOOD)

NOV 18, 1982. (CHECK MARK IN BOX BESIDE THIS STATEMENT). APPROVED ON NOV 18, 1982.

PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION;

PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY IS INCREASED---OVER GESTICULATES. ADMITS TO THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE ONE TIME IN THE PAST. SHE FUMBLES WITH PROVERBS BEFORE GIVING A GOOD ABSTRACT ANSWER.

DIAGNOSIS; HISTRIONIC PERSONALITY DISORDER.

DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION; INDIVIDUAL WILL NEED YEARS OF PSYCHO THERAPY FOR ONE TO SEE SOME MODIFICATION IN THE MASSIVE DENIAL WHICH IS HER PRIMARY DEFENSE AGAINST ANXIETY. IT IS RECOMMENDED SHE BE CONSIDERED FOR SEPARATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARF 160-43, CHAP. 5-15, PARA D. DSM CODE 301.50. COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAMS IS NOT CONSIDERED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PATIENT OR THE AIR FORCE (WONDER WHAT THAT MEANS. YOUR COFFEE IS GETTING COLD MAY NEED TO REHEAT IT).

THIS IS FROM A DIFFERENT PAGE

INDIVIDUAL IS NOT AUTHORIZED DISABILITY PROCESSING LAW OR IAW (NOT SURE) AFR 35-4 AND A COMPLETE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IS NOT CONSIDERED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AIR FORCE (NOW WHAT DO THAT MEAN? NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AIR FOR FORCE DO TELL). RECOMMEND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. SIGNED BY THE COMMAND SURGEON DATED JAN. 7 1983. NOW THIS IS SOOOOO FUNNY GUYS.

BEFORE RECOMMENDING THIS DISCHARGE, I DID NOT CONDUCT REHABILITATION EFFORTS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC FINDINGS (SOUNDS LIKE I AM SO BROKEN I CAN NOT BE FIX OR WORTH REHABILITATION).

THAT IS WHY I FEEL IS SHOULD FILE FOR THE CORRECTION OF MY SMR TO MEDICAL.

HOPE SOMEONE WILL READ THIS CAREFULLY AND GIVE SOME FEED BACK. JOHN AND PETE YOU GOT YOUR HOMEWORK CUT OUT FOR YOU. I KNOW IF I HAVE YOU TWO GUYS CHECKING THIS OUT I WILL BE JUST FINE (ALL OTHER COMMENTS ARE WELCOME AS WELL SORRY DIDNT MEAN IT LIKE THAT) AND I SHOULD BE ABLE TO WIN ALL MY CLAIMS: TBIU, SSD, RATE INCREASE, AND CORRECTION OF RECORDS.

SO SIT BACK TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF BECAUSE IT'S TIME FOR THE *SPARKLE CLAIMS SHOW. LOVE YA ALL!!!!

*SPARKLE

August 26, 2011

Sparkle:

In a way you and I are much alike. Even though my family was very negative about my chances I fought like a tiger with the VA to get my earned benefits. I used the anger I had for VA to get the energy needed to make the appointments and do the stuff I needed to do to win my claim.

You earned the benefits you are seeking by your service. We are not getting welfare SSD is Insurance paid for over the years they took the money from our paychecks. VA is earned by Service.

I found SS to be very helpful. Ask for a printout of your earnings it could help your claim with VA

Good Luck and you have Hadit Family ready willing and able to answer your questions and also help you win your claims.

When you go to SS don't dress up like its a job interview its exactly the opposite. That goes for medical exams and any contact you have with Docs. Also when they ask you how you are feeling don't ever say fine say how you feel when you are at home day after day.

Pete

Pete, I am going to fight hard to get my benefit. Pete it took the VA from 82 to 09 to give me a % of 10% to 40%, and I just got the 40% 2 years ago., after waiting 25 years to get my health care, and the reason for the long wait to get the health care is I didn't even know I could get the help that was needed for myself or my children. Yes I am fighting mad at this point in my life. Do any one think I would have waited 25 and not get the extra money i could have gotten for my children back than? As far as the SSD I will play that out like you told me too as well with my dr's appointments with the VA. I know it may take a few years (hope not) to get my benefits from the VA if Trying to get that 100%, I will wait. I feel I may get the SSD before the VA increase. Pete you are soooo helpful and hope John and the others will post and let me know what they think.

August 26, 2011

I agree with Pete. A GAF of 45 indicates significant MH disabilities, combined with your obvious TDIU.
Also, it is very difficult to work if you are incontinent. I think you will get 100%, but the VA almost never gives that up without a fight...usually one that lasts for years if not decades. You just have to hang in there until you get er done. No matter how long it takes. You, like most others, will likely have to appeal,.

Thanks for the reply. Hope I will not have to wait a decade, by that time I will be eating out the soup kitchen and living at a shelter. I feel a lot better today than yesterday. You guys have given me so much hope. I just have to stay on this site and get all the info I can. I think I may just need to wait and see what % I get before I get a lawyer. I may not get none thing, if I can just get 70%, that's better than not getting none thing. Some one told me if I get 50% that would get me full dental with all other medical care. Now let's be clear, I still have all my teeth, but dental would be nice to have. Now if some one could tell me what this GAF is all about and if it will help me get a higher %. The reason I say this is I need the increase to just live, because I am not able to work. God has been good to me, the only thing I have to pay is my house note, which I only have two more years to pay for, food, phone bill (car paid for),and light bill. Not going out riding around so gas is not a problem plus it's so high. Some one tell me if I have a good chance of just getting 50% and if so, I can try to make some extra money by making some of my handmade natural soap, and bath products to sale. So keep your finger crossed and let's see what SSA will give me. Do you think I may have a chance of getting that? What are they looking in my claim? Do I need to give them all of my SMR (I have a copy for myself) or just a few pages, do they look at that GAF score for approval do they have their own scale to rate you by. This will be a great help if I could get all my ducks in one straight line.

August 26, 2011

I think Sparkle got screwed at discharge being booted out as being unfit or unsuitable instead of a medical discharge. My thinking is to get a lawyer to help you. I say this because if you are having problems with thought process you need professional help from someone with your legal interest as a prime motive. We can recommend a website where you can find a lawyer. For decades vets were not allowed to get lawyers and now you can, so I say get one. No money up front. They get 20% of your retro. If you can't work apply for SSD as well. Google NVLSP for a lawyer close to you. These are lawyers who are experts at VA law.

John, I have a appointment a the ss office on sept, 2 to apply for ssd, not sure what to look for in that. I will just give them all my smr and from the outside dr's that I went to before I found out I could go to the VA for medical care (25 years later, now that's a trip in it's self) and mental help. With all the info I will be giving them what do you think they may say to me. I hope it's not a BIG FAT NO!!! I will have to wait that out as well. I may just have to take the 40% and call it a done deal. Thanks to you as well, every one has been so nice to me.

August 26, 2011

If the conditions I read are properly linked to Sparkle's Service I believe she should get 100% if she can't work. I may of missed it but she should also apply for Social Security.

Thanks Pete, I had to walk away from all of this for a sec. to get myself together. Pete every thing that I put down I got it from the papers I got from the VA or my smr, that's why I wrote it down word for word off the paper, because I know I would not be able to write it on my own. Every thing you saw was the truth. Pete should I just wait to see what % I will get or go ahead and get the lawyer. Have to do something quick, I am sick of staying in this house (I do come out to go to the dr's) and do things I like to do. I stay at home a lot of the time because I get upset to easy, and once I pull my cat claws out it on (not fighting) and I will tell some one off at the drop of a hat. One day some one is going to kick my butt. I get upset if some one call me pretty, I love your hair or can I take you out to eat (some one is always saying that) and I just hate that (MST) so cat claws come out. I would love to have a loving relationship, but until I can get it together I stay away from all people. I do think I have been done wrong, but need the help to make this all stick and make them pay for what has been done to me. Once more thank you Pete for all the info.

*Sparkle

August 25, 2011

Sparkle,
What is your current 40 % SC for ?

All of these icd codes above are more related to insurance purposes and such,
they don't really relate to VA - VA uses their own Diagnostic Codes (DC's).

Like # 5 - Tobacco Use Disorder - that's not going to get SC or count any towards IU.

Also, VA compensates for ONE MH disorder (at the highest percentage per medical evidence).
Just so you are clear you won't get ratings for all as posted - PTSD, Bipolar - CST MST.

You will need to fill out, sign and submit the form for IU,
here's a printable link.
http://www.vba.va.go...21-8940-ARE.pdf

Sorry Carlie, went from 10% to 30% aug 5, 2009 I had this rating from 1982 until 2009 for Depression associated with traumatic brain injury with headaches

Traumatic brain injury with headaches 10%

so I guess the depression would be secondary to the TBI - all together 40%

carlis in my discharge it said depression as well so why did'nt I get a percentage for that at the time as well. Would they not have to go back and back pay me for the depression that was not put with the TBI. DO I JUST NEED TO GET A LAWYER? ok who is going to take my case? well it be you Berta, or you Carlie, or Big John. Please do not try to answer all at once, just take your time, not to long. tee hee

August 25, 2011

I posted the link to the TDIU form in your other post-

the info here seems different than in that post-

John is right- they need the TDIU form filled out.

Berta, this is driven me crazy, and why would the dr's put all those codes that's not VA codes. The only health care I have is at the VA medical center. Why would they discharge me like that. I should have gotten a medical. They said I had a Mental Condition, would that not be a medical discharge. I did'nt go in crazy but I sure as hell did come out crazy in the head. A other thing I am not understanding is:

I passed all the test to get in the AF

I had to pass a test to get out of boot camp and pass that

Worked for 5 years as a dental asst. and office manager, but after I had my fall and was knocked out for about 3 to 5 mins. I could not pass my test at tech school. Could some one give me a little insite as to what I may be looking for these people to give me. Maybe none thing.

August 25, 2011

John I guess the form will be sent to me and I need to send it back with the other statements or papers that they say is needed to complete my claim. All this stuff is given me a panic attack just thinking about it. Getting my word and typing all mixed up, shaking, head hurting, because i am not sure I will get a increase. John I know I can never go back in the work force again, not with my thinking all over the place like it is. Trying so hard John to keep it together just talking to you. I feel ever one is trying to knock me down and not just give me a hand up, so I can help myself as much as I can. I never asked no one for a hand out John just a hand up. I waited 25 years and never got one bet of medical help from the VA, because no one told me I could go to the VA and get my medical treatment for my TBI. I had 3 children to rise by myself and could have used the help for them as well as for myself. So as you can see I am not trying to get over on the VA, just trying to get what I think I deserve after all this years. John, I gave them 25 years without that they could keep money in there pockets how its my turn for them to put some back in mine, and I am not feeling bad about any of it. Thanks for letting VENT!!!

*Sparkle

August 25, 2011

You really can't put in for TDIU over the phone. You need to file out the TDIU form. Your SMR's need to show that the symptoms you list first started or were aggravated by your military service. You can't be compensated for a personality disorder. Have you filed a claim for all these conditions with the VA? Do you have a copy of your SMR's? Why were you discharged via adminstrative channel instead of medical?

John, not sure why my discharged was like that, but back in the early 70's its no telling. I guess what she was saying is she will let them know I would let to put in for TDIU along with the claim i was filing. My PTSD is secondary to my TBI and depression. I have my SMR. The Medical record said accordance with the AFR 160-43, Chap 5-15, para d. DSM code 301.50. Complete physical exam is not considered in the best interest of the patient or the Air Force. I thing I heard on the forum that you have to have a exam before you get out or they discharged you, I could be wrong about this. So John what do a adman discharge mean. I am not understanding this. and what do they mean not in the best interest of the patient or the Air Force. John trying to file this myself with out VASR. the lady on the phone said i could, hope she was telling me the truth. Thank for your help John will wait for your answer.

August 25, 2011

Hi All, Let me say thank you for this health, and second, I am not that good at typing. Got that out of the way. My psychiatric notes said I had bipolar d/o (not sure what that mean) PTSD sec to CST, MST + TBI for service connection (fall while in active duty. ACTIVE PROBLEM (Problem only)

1. Insomia * (icd-9-cm 780.52

2. Urinary Incontinence* (wet pant w/ panic attacks) my words funny but trust.

4. Dermatitis * (icd-9-cm 692.9) my words i take med's for it but do not go to the dr's all the time.

5. Tobacco Use Disorder* (icd-9-cm 305.1)

6. Chronic Headache * (icd-9-cm 784.0)

7. Obesity * (icd-9-cm 278.00)

8. Hyperprolactinemia * (icd-9-cm 253.1)

Axis I Bipolar d/o PTSD

Axis II Bp traits

Axis III Hypreprolactinemia TBI s/p fall

Axis IV unemployment

Axis V GAF: 45

I take med's for all of the above, but not sure what this all mean. Now I am a nice person, but I do get a little crazy from time to time. I have cut a few people but did not get jail time because of the way it happen. Beat up the girl that stay next to me, for hitting my grandson (she is a adult he was 10). My depression and panic attacks and anxiety is getting the best of me. I can no longer work, about ready to lost my home because of all this crap. I put in for TDIU the rep. over the phone said she was putting that in my claim along with the other stuff.

My discharge order say recommended that she be separated through administrative channels without delay. This letter has the concurrence of the hospital commander. said I have a personality disorder. Now before i went in the service and had the TBI i worked as a dental asst. or five years, had no out burst like the ones i have had, no depression and all the other stuff that i now have. i could write better than i do now, and type better as well, stand without falling, hear without ringing in my ears, and could see like a hark. Now in my HBO i feel that with all of the above i should or would get 100% and not the 20% for TBI and 30% for depression. I know this is long but this is the only way i could think of putting it so that you could understand what i was asking of you and to get some kind of answer. Like i said I was a kind and loving person (my nick name is Sparkle) and got my name for the type of person i was. So i was not sure what all that dr.s stuff that was in my notes. Can someone pls help me out: T-bird, carla,berta some one.

Thanks Sparkle

August 20, 2011

It appears that you re-opened the TBI and depression claim and you will need new and material evidence that either one of these disabilities or both have gotten worse since their last decision.

Are you able to work or have these problems hindered your employment?

Has any doctor suggested at all that you cannot work due solely to the awarded SC disabilities?

If so you should apply for TDIU.

What the VA considers as new and material evidence for a re open isn't too difficult to supply to them.

Have your meds increased over the years for the TBI or depression?

Could the migraines be medically associated as a residual of the TBI? Has any doctor said or stated that in the med recs?

I feel that VA will disregard all disabilities here except for the migraines and for potential higher ratings for the TBI and the SC depression.

The VA will send you a VCAA letter -it could take months to arrive.

It will state exactly what evidence they still need from you.

Often med rec copies can be attached to the VCAA response to show that the disabilities warrant a higher rating per the VA schedule of Ratings here under the Diagnostic Code link to the right hand side of the main forum page.

Of course you can send them more evidence prior to even getting the VCAA letter. It is best to use a 21-4138 form available here as a cover letter telling them what you have enclosed as evidence in support of your claim.

When you get the VCAA letter it is imperative to fill out, sign, copy and mail the response form back to them.Get a proof of mailing for anything you send.

Do any SC meds hinder your ability to work?Are you presently employed? Has any employer perhaps documented any severe memory problems or behavior directly due to your SCs that might support a TDIU claim?

The TBI residuals as to ratings changed in late 2008 and perhaps they are more favorable to you now than when they awarded the 10%:

http://www.vetsfirst...-easier-to-get/

There will need to be a medical association of any of these residuals to the TBI.

If this was not a closed head wound ,then there could be possible potential for a scar rating and the scar criteria changed in 2008 as well and should also be here in the VA Schedule of ratings.

Berta, THANK U, THANK U, THANK U. I have all the info you stated I need to have (THANK GOD) for my claim.

1. Yes these problems have hindered my employment, I can no longer work and that is stated in my med records by my dr.

2. Yes my med's have increased very much and new ones added as well.

3. Migraines are medically associated as a residual of my TBI and my dr. has stated that as well.

4. Just asking, what do u think I could get? I know you r not a dr. but u think like one.

5. What is TDIU and when should I put in a claim for it, before I get my rating back or after?

6. Yes I did lost some hair with a small bald spot, hair did come back but it so thin. Had the stated as well.

August 20, 2011

Thanks Berta, I have a rating of 10% for TBI and 30% for depression I have put in a new claim for chronic PTSD,MST,headaches,personality disorder,bipolar disorder,anxiety. not sure how they would read his and give me a rating Berta but i guess i will have to wait and see like every one else. my 10% and 30% is all sc and that 40%. i am just all over the place Berta with all of this. i guess u can see by the way i type, i go form one forum of typing to the other, i will try to slow down but this is what happen when i just try to talk or write about this. do u think u could give me a better understanding of what i should be parparded for. I see you post a lot and have some of the best answers as a women on the forum. I would like to thank all that have or will reply to my post.

*Sparkle

August 20, 2011

PLEASE BR WITH ME AS I TRY TO LET YOU KNOW JUST WHAT I NEED HELP WITH. FIRST LET ME SAID HI ALL AND MY NAME IS SPARKLE. NOW THIS IS MY STORE. IN 1982 I HAD TBI THAT WAS NEVER PUT IN MY MEDICAL RECORD BUT WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR IT. I WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE USAF IN DEC. OF 82. THIS IS WHAT MY RECOMMENDATION FOR DISCHARGE SAID.

I RECOMMEND____________BE DISCHARGED FROM THE USAF FOR CONDITIONS THAT INTERFERE WITH MILITARY SERVICE. THE AUTHORITY FOR MY REMMENDATION IS AFR 35-41 VOL III, PARA 5-30B. THE SPECIFIC REASONS ARE:

_______WAS GIVEN A PSYCHIATRIC EVALUTION ON DEC 10 1982, BY _________ WHO DETERMINED _____HAD A PERSONALITY DISORDER WOULD BE UNABLE TO FOLLOW ORDERS AND INSTEAD WOULD EXPECT OTHERS TO CONFORM TO HER(VERY FUNNY).

IN SUPPORT OF 5-30B(3),_____STATED IT USUALLY TAKES SEVERAL YEARS (SEE WHERE I AM GOING WITH THIS) OF PSYCHOTHERAPY BEFORE ONE SEES SOME MODIIDICATION. DENIAL IS HER PRIMARY DEFENSE AGAINST ANXIETY. _______FOUND HER TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED DUTY UNDER DSM CODE 301.50 TYPE OF SEPARATION RECOMMENDED WILL BE HONORABLE.

NOW IF YOU NOTICE I HAD A INJURY FOR TBI AND HAVE A 10% RATING FOR THAT, NEVER TOLD THEM I HAD ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, PTSD (NOT EVEN HEARD ABOUT BACK THEN). MY MAIN PROBLEM AND HOSIPAL STAY WAS FOR TBI. NOW THAT I DO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC FOR THE FOLLOWING: CHRONIC PTSD, DEPRESSION, MST,BIPOLAR, PANIC ATTACKS, HEADACHE,ANIETY, AND INSOMM. CAN I BE ABLE TO GO BACK AS FAR AS 1982 AND CLAIM THE ANXIETY AND PERSONALITY DISORDER BECAUSE THAT WAS WHAT I WAS BEEN DISCHARGED FOR IN THE FIRST PLACE AND NEVER GOT A RATING FOR. I KNOW THIS IS LONG BUT JUST WAS TRYIN TO GIVE U ALL THE FACTS SO THAT U COULD BEST HELP ME WITH THIS.

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOU HELP

August 12, 2011

I am a first time poster, and new to the forum. Can I get a % for my ptsd, mst, cst, tbi, bipolar i have this in my med notes from my psychiatrist notes. what do u think my % rate with all this crap. I hope some one can help me. Right now I have a sc rate of 10% for tbi and a 30% for my depression and 0% for my skin condition, because I have not been going to the doctor because the cream is working. I know now that I made a big boo boo for not doing that. Help please.

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