ptsd How To Make A Sc Va Disability P&t

[dlc1985]

I was recently granted 100% SC before the award, I previously had a rating of 40%SC. since my 100% is based on PTSD how do I go about making it P&T. I still have outstanding appeals pending on the (40%). Any advise would be appreciated.

[Berta]

I am assuming you got some retro on this- have you considered getting an independent medical opinion from a psychiatrist that states your condition is permanent and total and that gives the VA some strong medical rationale for that?

The investment for this type of opinion -if the medical evidence warrants P & T- would come back as excellent CHAMPVA benefits as well as CHapter 35 for your dependents-that alone is well worth the price of an IMO.

Did VA Make any statement as to why they did not award you P & T status?

[john999]

If you were denied chapter 35 then appeal that denial. Like Berta says you should get an IMO to state your PTSD is permanent and total.

[purple]

You can even get your VA doc(s) to write that your condition is P&T...if they will do it for you. Never hurts to ask, and saves a bunch of money for an IMO. If they say no, then you're no worse off than before.

[broncovet]

There is a real possibility you ARE P and T. Your decision does not always say that, sometimes it says no exams are scheduled..OR, if you get commissary priveleges, and the like, then you are P and T.

Did your docs say you are p and T?

Edited June 18, 2009 by broncovet (see edit history)

[Berta]

Purple -you are right! Thanks for making that point--sometimes a VA doc will make this statement and add it to the record for the veteran. But many might be reluctant to do that.Then again a treating doctor might well state P & T when they see the vet has been awarded 100%.

And this sure would stave off a costly IMO fee.

Since PTSD has no known bonafide "cure" and often is medicated with meds that have strong side affects that hinder employment -you would think any 100% PTSD vet would be declared Permanent and Total.

Or any vet with any other 100 % SC mental disorder.

[cowgirl]

Berta, thank you for responding to Purple's words. I don't get to read all the posts here and was about to jump over this one. One of my VA doc's has told me that I will always be in 'recovery', to me that sounds permanent. My next appointment is soon and I will double check - doc talks to me about what they're typing in while I am there. Who knows?

Thanks again for the post, one never knows until one tries!

Cg'up2009!

Purple -you are right! Thanks for making that point--sometimes a VA doc will make this statement and add it to the record for the veteran. But many might be reluctant to do that.Then again a treating doctor might well state P & T when they see the vet has been awarded 100%.

And this sure would stave off a costly IMO fee.

Since PTSD has no known bonafide "cure" and often is medicated with meds that have strong side affects that hinder employment -you would think any 100% PTSD vet would be declared Permanent and Total.

Or any vet with any other 100 % SC mental disorder.

[Pete53]

Many of the diagnosis mean permanent cause you will always suffer, take meds and I doubt that many Companies are recruiting PTSD. I know for a fact that VVA would not allow me to train to be a Service Officer.

I think that anyone with a diagnosis should look into what experts consider the prognosis. Of course I know that some of the higher up's at VA think it can be cured.

[sixthscents]

It is VERY true that you may have been rated permanent and total and not know it. Further Purples point of asking a VA doc to state such is worth considering as well, before you go spending money on IMO's.

I would file for chapter 35 benefits and see if they award them. If so, you are P&T. They may have stated on your award letter a "re-exam" date, and if so you are NOT P&T. So at this point I would find out for sure what they rated you and go from there.

[iraqx2]

Folks, when I will eventually get to 100%, My goal will always be to achieve P&T. The benefits alone are priceless. There would be no way for me to pay for my kids college and Chapter 35 will help big time. Being rated at 70% now for PTSD, I don't see a cure or myself having the life that I once had.

[carlie]

I was recently granted 100% SC before the award, I previously had a rating of 40%SC. since my 100% is based on PTSD how do I go about making it P&T. I still have outstanding appeals pending on the (40%). Any advise would be appreciated.

dlc,

Welcome to Hadit.

Just for clarification:

Your previous SC of 40 % was for what condition(s) ?

What issue(s) do your "outstanding appeals" involve ?

Are you currently service connected at 100% due solely to PTSD ?

Another way the doc(s) can address P&T are the key words, static in nature.

I would definitly ask my VA medical provider(s) for progress notes that would

be supportive of your needs, if they seem to be vet friendly and you have a

good relationship with them.

jmho,

carlie