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Getting The Shaft On C&p

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PLEASE HELP ME!!!

I am an Iraq veteran rated 100% PTSD, 30% migraines, 10% low back, 10% shoulder, 10% tinnitus, 10% L leg, 10% R leg. I recieved a call today from the regional office that they have reviewed my claim and decided I must be better, and are reducing me to a grand total of 90%!!!

First of all, I am not better. Secondly, they have me on hydrocodone, xanax, risperdone, lamictal, celexa, ambien, amitriptaline, motrin, and had me on morphine, but I stopped taking it due to side effects. I STILL have PTSD, and am ready to go ballistic on these people at the regional office.

Question: What chance do I have of winning my appeal/board meeting? I have not been an inpatient for like a year because I get worse when I go to the hospital and get locked up.

Please help. I just had a baby girl, and cannot live without my full benefits. I tried going back to work a couple years ago and failed miserably.

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.

-Patrick Henry

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CUE is a clear and unmistakable error. The VA needs to follow strict rules to reduce someone who is 100% and it is difficult to do, if done properly. You get a copy of your C-file at the VA Regional Office(VARO), where your claim is handled. Not working since 11/06 is good evidence.

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What is CUE? Why is it hard to legally reduce me? Do I get my C-file at the ROI? I haven't worked at all since November 2006. Is this to my advantage?
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You should also purchase a copy of the Veterans Benefit Manual from LexisNexis. If you put SAVE2 in the promo code area you should get a 20% discount. That goes for anyone. http://www.lexisnexis.com/veteranslaw/maninfo.asp

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CUE is a clear and unmistakable error. The VA needs to follow strict rules to reduce someone who is 100% and it is difficult to do, if done properly. You get a copy of your C-file at the VA Regional Office(VARO), where your claim is handled. Not working since 11/06 is good evidence.

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Thank you PR. I may head to my VARO today to get a copy of my c-file.

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.

-Patrick Henry

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Just a reminder. When you go to the VA for any kind of treatment be wary and aware that there is going to be some sort of documentation as to how you are. I used to have a note on my record that told each Doc to do a GAF on me.

So when asked how you are feeling it may not be in your best interest to say that you are feeling pretty good. It may not be a good idea to dress up for your visit.

In 1992 when the VA was ignoring medical evidence and making me wait I had the sudden realization that I was at War with the VA as they were with me.

I really don't trust the VA nor do I feel that the VA has my best interests at heart.

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Just a reminder. When you go to the VA for any kind of treatment be wary and aware that there is going to be some sort of documentation as to how you are. I used to have a note on my record that told each Doc to do a GAF on me.

So when asked how you are feeling it may not be in your best interest to say that you are feeling pretty good. It may not be a good idea to dress up for your visit.

In 1992 when the VA was ignoring medical evidence and making me wait I had the sudden realization that I was at War with the VA as they were with me.

I really don't trust the VA nor do I feel that the VA has my best interests at heart.

Thank you for that advice. That is a bunch of crap. I hate the fact that I have to fight for what I already earned. And once you get what you earned, and start to put your guard down a little bit, they call you and tell you they are proposing to take it away. The war never ends.

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.

-Patrick Henry

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I got my official paperwork in the mail today with the "reasons" they wish to reduce me.

1.) I was hospitalized at a civilian hospital once, and had a GAF of 55 upon discharge.

2.) There was one note from the vet center from November 30, 2007 that stated I was casually dressed and had good grooming. I made eye contact and smiled. (I must have been having one hell of a day) I was given a GAF of 50.

3.) I already explained the C&P guy checking that I am not totally impaired socially or occupationally.

This is all such BS!!! Do I have a shot at maintaining my 100%, or should I focus more on going for unemployability?

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.

-Patrick Henry

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