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Thank you. That is funny....

Thank you. I need to sit down and really examine what I need from the social worker. I can have my son or my friend come with me. Its hard sometimes to remember what I need because it is my memory etc..that I am having trouble with. Ive been in bed for the last few days in pain. I went to a doctor recently just to get evaluated on my neuropysch and all he could say that I am too young. Im 47. So I know I was going to get much from him because he just wanted to tell me how young I was although I scored low on my testing and he was civilian. I looked more at the smcs and put in. My son and friend has been helping me and I have been paying my friend so I need the additional funds so I pay her (on time) I am also trying to see if migraines are causing whats called (white matter on my brain)which is effecting my memory. Different people say different things. But if I can prove that, is there any higher smc I can get? Thank you all again

Okay. Thank you both again. I understand. He agreed also to get my civilian doctor to fill out the form for me and make he sure everything out completely. I was also advised by someone to go see a Social Worker, but in past experiences they were not much help. I don't know which one I would quailfy for, but I know I just have to send it in and see. The VSO was saying probably L since I am needing some personal assistance. As I mentioned before, all my issues are dealing with my mental capacity(brain) as far as cognitive etc..It is also well document too Thanks you all

Thank you both. I just came from my VSO and he gave me some wrong details. He said that SMC-L would be addition to your regular disability payment. I need to go and do more research and have my doctor fill out the paperwork. Thank you

Thank you both. I did watch one of the videos from the law firm suggested and I will look at the rest. If you have guys have a hard time understanding, I know it will be very hard for me. They really make it hard to receive help. If I have my civilian doctor fill out the form, 21-2680 will that help. He's been helping me try to get help. He said I could've burnt the house.

Okay. I understand now. Thank you

Hi Thank you for your response. Let me just make sure I understand correctly. I already have aid and attendance which is a type of SMC. Is that correct? In order for me to receive a higher rating for smc, I have to have TDIU (which I have) plus additional ratings of 60% or more. Can you please explain further? I have TDIU, 70% chronic adjustment disorder and 10% IBS? Do I meet the guidelines? Thank you

Hi Everyone, I'm not sure if I posted in right place or not, but I have a question and need guidance. I was rated 50% migraines for about roughly 20 years. I have 70% (I think adjustment disorder) 90% TDIU P and T unemployability. I was recently diagnosed with seziures about 3 years ago and I have complex migraines that act like seziures along with PTSD. My brain is a little messed up. I have aid and attendance that is about an extra 100 something a month. I have been fighting for VA Caregivers Program. That is still in the works again. I have executive order disfuctioning including loss of memory, comprehension etc...everything that comes along with that. There is a safety issue where when I am cooking I forget things on the stove while I am cooking (my doctors have it documented) have to have someone with me at all times. I also am not allowed to drive. I am trying to get SMC. I have read the requirements, but I am not quite understanding. Can you please break it down for me? or should I go for more aid and attendance. Thank you for your guidance

Good afternoon, I hope you are not receiving this twice. I hit send, but I don't know what happened. I need help/advice. I am at the max of 50% for migraines and 70% for depression etc.. I have been service connected with migraines for a while. I have been service connected for depression for about 2 or 3 years. I have a total of 90%. My question is my migraines have become extremely worse. I was just diagnosed by the VA doctor with complex migraines (stroke like symptoms). We have been through a lot of medication with no success. My doctor said I have one more medication to try and then there is nothing else. I have been to the ER quite a few times for my migraines. My psychologist told me to put in for TDIU, but I am not sure if I should do the TDIU way or ask for an extraschedular consideration for my migraines since I am at the max. I have looked at the decision appeals boards and someone actually put in for both extraschedular and TDIU, but the case was remanded. I just need someone to point me in what direction should I go. Oh, I forgot to mentioned that I have not worked in over 5 years, but I read on the board(I think) that I am still to file the TDIU form and just put that I have not worked in the past 5 years) Thank you for you help in advance

Hi Everyone Thank you very much for your responses and help. Carlie, as far as your questions, some I am not sure of. I have to go back and look at my records, but as I glanced over it, she just states chronic pain. For example, "symptons of mild depression related to her chronic pain and impact of husbands death 4 years and raising 4 children. I did not see where she said chronic pain linked to migraines. Only chronic health problem that I have service connected is migraines. Blood pressure is not service connected. I did not get high blood pressure until years later. Blood pressure does go up when I have a migraine, because of pain, but I do not think I will be able to prove that. I had 1 problem in service with anemia, but when I was tested in service..it was noted that I was within normal limits. I would assume the only chronic pain would be the migraines....but I guess it is not clearly written...... Thanks again

Hi Everyone, First, I would like to thank you advance for all your advice and help. I have received advice for my DIC claim before and won a few years back with the help of hadit. I need help again. Now, I am trying to apply for increase in my migraines and secondary condition as mood disorder. I have the highest rating for migraines 50%. I have been 50% since, I think, 2004. My migraines are worst. They are still trying different meds and now I have to give my self injections for pain. My VA psychologist have diagnosed me with mood disorder (which I did not know I had.) She told me it is from the migraines and chronic pain and other things, but that was the primary reason. I do not know about TDIU for I am a stay at home mom...I do not work outside the home, but my migraines does interfere with my responsibilities as it is noted in my records also. Please help. Axis 1 depression Axis 2- done Axis 3 current medical problems Axis 4- loss of husband, chronic health GAF =65 My other health problems are high blood pressure, anxiety, migraines, anemia. I believed from reading through the website, I should use VA form 21-4138 and VA form 21-526b. Since I am at the highest form for migraines, what evidence do I need to get a scheduler rating (if I am using the right term).. I have visits to ER and my VA primary care doctor for treatment. Also how far should I go back with my VA notes, most are positive, but some are questionable meaning what I told them and what they perceived. I have notes as far back as 2005. I would assume I would only concentrate on the ones that are in favor of me. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks again for your help

Thanks everyone.

Hi Everyone First I would like to thank everyone for their help. I am so excited for myself and my children. I have won my dic claim. I truly could not have done it without your advice and encouragement. You helped walk me through the process. Berta: thanks for telling me not to get another IMO......so many weeks after you told me not to get another one...decision was made. The official letter was mailed June 24, but I still have not received it; therefore they faxed me a copy of it. Hopefully, I receive the official soon. I pray everyone receive a decision on their claim soon. I know how stressful it can be. Thanks again Hadit......

Thanks Berta. I understand. I was panicking since it was sent back to the development stage; therefore I was trying to send them more information although they did not ask for anything. I will just wait for my decision and take it from there. Thanks again

Good Morning Thanks Berta and Chuck. You help to ease my mind. I thought about sending it for another IMO, but I wanted to make sure first. Please help me to understand. I guess in my mind I was thinking that I may not be able to use the amoxicillian because the military gave it to him because of a common cold not because of an injury that the military did to him ...does that make sense.....So basically I can use any medication that was given in the miltary for claim if I feel it resulted in injury. Is that correct? Thanks for your help