hypertension Yikes! So Has Me Parenoid

[winkjo]

Just did C & Ps for hearing + tininitis, bilateral neuropathy(feet), DM-II upgrade from 20% to ??? My Freedom of Info looks good for hearing + tininitis (any idea what % that draws?), hypertension & assoc heart disease as 2ndary to DM-II, and--at long last--PN also associated with diabetes. Currently rated total of 20%.

Now for the YIKES !!! with bit of background first:

- Finally located heavy combat stressors and filed w/PTSD crap thru my SO.

- Also filed solid Pes Planus claim (pes planus noted on my join-up physical) via my SO

- A Soc Sec law judge found fully for me as of Jan 2003 for "severe PTSD, chronic Depressive

Disorder, etc" (Berta, in all her good wisdom, suggested 4 months past that I file for TDIU, but I waited until I could locate and file solid stressors until now).

HERE'S THAT YIIIIIIKES!..when my SO and I filed the above hi-lited stuff, I wanted to also file for TDIU. BUT... my SO firmly advised that he SHOULD NOT file the TDIU along with the above because--if they deny it--I would likely have a hard time getting TDIU down the long road. I'm freaking over his attitude on this one, because I feel--especially at age 63-- that I am a strong candidate for TDIU...maybe even P & T !

Sure would like some discussion on this one, Veteran brothers & sisters --

Semper Fi

[cowgirl]

Good reminder that SO and client needs to an be 'interactive' relationship. I am guessing the SO may be scared, doesnt have the experience, has had TDIU denials before or has regional SO guidance to follow. Probably a good idea, retract your POA and search for a SO that 'serves' you! Never the less, just before you file for TDIU double check here to make sure your supporting paperwork is together. There is lots of experience here. I too will be glad when you do file for what sounds like well deserved TDIU, best of luck and check back so we can learn too, with care,cg

[Berta]

"Could be! But would you share some rationale of your own re: the SO's statement that I should not file for TDIU until after the VARO rates me for PTSD?"

I suggest you send the SO a copy of my Post # 5 and ask him for his rationale on that statement.