Berta and John
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Thanks you so much for your input. To answer some of your question.
1. yes I have been submitting all evidence to my regional VA office ( Roanoke Virginia) in addition I have been having my congressman help ( Congressman Tom Perrillo, D - congressional board veterans affairs)
as far as if they have acknowledged the evidence yet I'm not sure, I know the first Dr. opinion was but the other 2 opinions were submitted after my appeal of the DRO decision so I have no up to date list of accepted evidence. but it should have been allowed with out issue.
2. other than having the help the help of my congressman, I have pretty much handled this on my own for the past 2 yrs, I have gone to my local VA claims rep but IMHO the lady that runs it is rude and clueless to top it off.
I have been looking for a lawyer to rep. me. I have just found it difficult to find a lawyer in my area (central Virginia) that deals with VA Law. If someone could point me in the right direction in finding a lawyer it would be much appreciated.
3. With inquiring about TDIU I have not taking that path yet. I was planning on doing so after my 8/13/10 surgery.
4. As for SSDI I was unaware I would qualify I will start the ball rolling on that as soon as possible because at this point I need an help I can get. Lord knows I'm putting my Father in a bad situation by not being able to work and having him support me until the VA does the right thing and awards me what my Dr say I am justly due.
If there are any questions I missed or new ones that arise please feel free to ask and once again I would like to thank you both! It's refreshing to know there are people that care and are willing to help when The VA doesn't seem to care.
SEMPER FI
JC TURPIN