betrayed Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 This is proof, never give up.....................Between my background as a criminal investigator, numerous NODS and request for hearings and the help I have received on this board (a special thanks to Berta ) I won is much as anyone could. First a little background Claim filed Jan 05 May 05 30% combined rating EED 6/04 DRO review, no change Then raised to 50% depression granted Then raised to 70% PTSD granted Then retro award (all at once)because of one NOD 80% EED 6/04 90% EED 7/05 100% EED 4/06 NOW SANTA CAME 3 days late…………………. Results from August 2007 DRO Hearing, decided Dec 28, 2007 (Hell of xmas present) Chronic Pain Syndrome Ignored Change see next item Depression/PTSD 70 % from 9/06 Change- Granted 9422 Pain Syndrome @ 70% EED 6/04 lumped in with depression Nephrolithiasis with hypertension 60% from 6/04 Change- hypertension removed and given a separate rating of 10% from 6/04 Nephrolithiasis remains at 60% from 6/04 Heart Disease 60% from 4/06 Change- EED of 6/04 Bulging disk 20% from 6/04 Change- None, I tried to get this changed because I believe it causes my hand problems but they granted me a separate rating for my hand. Prostatitus 20% from 7/05 Change none PFPS Right Knee 10% from 6/04 Change none PFPS Left Knee 10% from 6/04 Change none Vertigo w/hypertension 10% from 6/04 Change hypertension removed and vertigo raised to 30% from 6/04 Tinnitus 10% from 6/04 no Change Gerd 10% from 6/04 no Change Left hip and foot strain SC 0% from 6/04 Change none Hearing loss SC 0% from 6/04 Change none Septum deviation SC 0% from 6/04 Change none Rash SC 0% from 6/04 Change none Incoordination right upper extremity SC 0% from 6/04 Change- changed to right hand dystonia 30% from 6/04 ED SC 0%, K award from 12/06 Change none TMJ previously denied SC, change 10% from 6/04 Biggest Change 100% P&T effective date changed from April 06 to June 04 Its been a long hard road, and its not over there are still about 4 issues out there. Betrayed 540% SC Schedular P&T LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND THE VA WILL MEET THEM !!! WEBMASTER BETRAYEDVETERAN.COM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You hit the street, you feel them staring you know they hate you you can feel their eyes a glarin' Because you're different, because you're free, because you're everything deep down they wish they could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted January 4, 2008 Founder Share Posted January 4, 2008 oh what a long strange trip it's been brother I am just speeclessly and if I could my back to working right now I'd doing a little victory dance for you. Honest to God Brother I Am Glad To See This tbird This is proof, never give up.....................Between my background as a criminal investigator, numerous NODS and request for hearings and the help I have received on this board (a special thanks to Berta B) ) I won is much as anyone could. First a little background Claim filed Jan 05 May 05 30% combined rating EED 6/04 DRO review, no change Then raised to 50% depression granted Then raised to 70% PTSD granted Then retro award (all at once)because of one NOD 80% EED 6/04 90% EED 7/05 100% EED 4/06 NOW SANTA CAME 3 days late…………………. Results from August 2007 DRO Hearing, decided Dec 28, 2007 (Hell of xmas present) Chronic Pain Syndrome Ignored Change see next item Depression/PTSD 70 % from 9/06 Change- Granted 9422 Pain Syndrome @ 70% EED 6/04 lumped in with depression Nephrolithiasis with hypertension 60% from 6/04 Change- hypertension removed and given a separate rating of 10% from 6/04 Nephrolithiasis remains at 60% from 6/04 Heart Disease 60% from 4/06 Change- EED of 6/04 Bulging disk 20% from 6/04 Change- None, I tried to get this changed because I believe it causes my hand problems but they granted me a separate rating for my hand. Prostatitus 20% from 7/05 Change none PFPS Right Knee 10% from 6/04 Change none PFPS Left Knee 10% from 6/04 Change none Vertigo w/hypertension 10% from 6/04 Change hypertension removed and vertigo raised to 30% from 6/04 Tinnitus 10% from 6/04 no Change Gerd 10% from 6/04 no Change Left hip and foot strain SC 0% from 6/04 Change none Hearing loss SC 0% from 6/04 Change none Septum deviation SC 0% from 6/04 Change none Rash SC 0% from 6/04 Change none Incoordination right upper extremity SC 0% from 6/04 Change- changed to right hand dystonia 30% from 6/04 ED SC 0%, K award from 12/06 Change none TMJ previously denied SC, change 10% from 6/04 Biggest Change 100% P&T effective date changed from April 06 to June 04 Its been a long hard road, and its not over there are still about 4 issues out there. Tbird Founder HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran LLC - Founded Jan 20, 1997 HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran | Community Forum | RallyPoint | FaceBook | LinkedIn | About Me Time Dedicated to HadIt.com Veterans and my brothers and sisters: 65,700 - 109,500 Hours Over Thirty Years I am writing my memoirs and would love it if you could help a shipmate out and look at it. I've had a few challenges, perhaps the same as you. I relate them here to demonstrate that we can learn, overcome, and find purpose in life. The stories can be harrowing to read; they were challenging to live. Remember that each story taught me something I would need once I found my purpose, and my purpose was and is HadIt.com Veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e.greeley Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Fantastic betrayedvet! B) Wow, after getting 330% - does this matter if you are permanent and total? i guess i am making this more difficult than it is. Santa, was late, but on time in a way, too! LOL Service Connected Disabilities 70% Major Depressive Disorder, 60% Psoriasis, 20% Abnormal/Arthritic Talonavicular Joint (left foot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betrayed Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Fantastic betrayedvet! B) Wow, after getting 330% - does this matter if you are permanent and total? yes it does greely, Thank you TBird I know u mean what u say. Betrayed 540% SC Schedular P&T LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND THE VA WILL MEET THEM !!! WEBMASTER BETRAYEDVETERAN.COM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You hit the street, you feel them staring you know they hate you you can feel their eyes a glarin' Because you're different, because you're free, because you're everything deep down they wish they could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Tbird Posted January 4, 2008 Founder Share Posted January 4, 2008 aye sir, i surely do yes it does greely, Thank you TBird I know u mean what u say. Tbird Founder HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran LLC - Founded Jan 20, 1997 HadIt.com Veteran To Veteran | Community Forum | RallyPoint | FaceBook | LinkedIn | About Me Time Dedicated to HadIt.com Veterans and my brothers and sisters: 65,700 - 109,500 Hours Over Thirty Years I am writing my memoirs and would love it if you could help a shipmate out and look at it. I've had a few challenges, perhaps the same as you. I relate them here to demonstrate that we can learn, overcome, and find purpose in life. The stories can be harrowing to read; they were challenging to live. Remember that each story taught me something I would need once I found my purpose, and my purpose was and is HadIt.com Veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speaking Out Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Congratulations!!! You are an inspiration to never give up. You fought the hard fight, but did it in a smart way. I am so glad to see this work out for you and it gives hope to others out here who are still fighting. God Bless! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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