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I received my letter from DAV saying my claim was decided and my agent Orange claim was denied, but total rating based on unemployability was granted. I am 80% combined plus entilement to benefits at the 100%rate due for unemployability. It also says a future examination will be scheduled in August 2009. What does mean and am I total and permanent? Should I still fight for the other claims I have out.

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Fishes,

Congradulations on the unemployability.

Unless I am mistaken, you are not Total and Permanent hence the future exam.

Fight on, fight on. Keep fighting until they approve all your claims. As I have seen many here say "I will die with a NOD or Statement in Support form in my hand".

Donewsome

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Congratulations on the IU.

You appear to not be P&T.

You should file a nod to fight the AO denial. If you have an AO disease you should win.

Good luck and keep up the good work.

A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect.

A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served.

Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with.

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congrats on your IU win. That is a very big win for sure. For some reason the VA thinks your condition could improve over the next year or so, hense the notice of possible future examination.

If for some reason the VA sends you a notice of examination and you fail to keep the appointment, they can propose to reduce your current award percentage of disability. It is really important you keep any VA scheduled appointments while you are waiting to get the P&T you deserve.

Make sure you attend or reschedule all your visits to your providers. Also as best as possible, help your doctor's document in the records your condition especially if it is worsening or remains the same. The August 2009 date is in the computer and it will "pop" out with a reminder for the VA to schedule a new C&P appointment.

Don't worry, just make sure you stay current with your contact information and make those doctors take good notes on how your doing or how good your NOT doing.

Hope this helps,...Jangrin

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Thats a big hurdle and an important one. COngrats!!!!

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Whats funny about that date (Aughust 2009) is thats birth month and I will be 62 years old, do you think they want to see if I will get Social Security at that time. fishes

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If you are in receipt of IU I would be filing for SSD right now as of the last day you worked don't wait until you turn 62 SSD pays more than regular SS retirement get to filing

100% SC P&T PTSD 100% CAD 10% Hypertension and A&A = SMC L, SSD
a disabled American veteran certified lol
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