ptsd Should I Continue The Fight?

[Alb]

I was told by a service officer, that I should not fight for any other claims, since I am already rated at 100% PTSD. He said I would not get any more money. I have a claim in for neck and back (recurrent) sprains. My ROM is bad, but the VA states my condition has cleared up and it is now degenerative disc disease. I appealed this because no x-rays were taken at the time of the injury. I was in a moving vehicle accident. I have been seeing a private neurologist and pain management doctor for years. These medical notes were part of the evidence I sent in for my claim. Still was denined. Also have a claim in for secondary medical to a rhinoplasty (nose) that had been operated on twice while in the service, and now the VA docs say I need another operation so I can breath through my nose, less crustation /congestion and sinus problems. I also have a disfigurement of my nostrils from this surgery. Should I continue to fight for compensation, when I am already at 100% for PTSD?

[mitchell3006]

Alb,

Since you are schedular 100%, you know that they will re-evaluate you before the 20 year mark. I think you are safer goning forward with the other claims. Should they ever re-evaluate you and try to lower the rate, they may be what saves your income later in life when you need it most.

Mark

[rentalguy1]

I agree with Jim's remarks on TDIU. It is harder for them to remove you from that roll, unless you return to work. I still say that you should get as high a rating as possible before and during the TDIU claim process, though.

[poolguy11550]

Alb- Generally, for someone in your situation I would say gather and document evidence instead of filing a claim, because you can file a claim at any time. But seeing that you already started the process you are into it for the better or worst now. Don't stop now no matter what happens.