diabetes Back Door Approval

[jsdwd]

I went yesterday to the VA outpatient clinic for a regular visit. In the course of discussion my primary caregiver was ordering a med (SSRI) and said, "This med won't cost you anything". I said, "Other than the $8, right?" and she says, "No your meds are now all free because you are 60% service connected." I says, "I am? First I've heard of it."

My claim has been before the rating board since May 15th, so I knew it was close, but I have not received any letter or any bump in my bank account. I had three claims. One was for bi-lateral hearing loss, one for Agent Orange/Diabetes and one for PTSD.

The primary printed out a "Patient Inquiry" and at the end it has listed:

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Service Connection/Rated Disabilities:

SC Percent 60%

Inflamation of Popliteal Nerve 10% SC

Tinnitus 0% SC

Tinnitus 10% SC (yes it is repeated)

Diabetes Mellitus 20% SC

PTSD 30% SC

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The nerve rating is for neuropathy associated with the diabetes (I think).

How reliable is this?

My PTSD C & P examiner said pretty plainly that I am unemployable due to ptsd. Quoting:

"The extent of Mr, D*******'s social and occupational impairment is reflected in his

Global Assessment of Functioning score above. From a practical standpoint, it

is fellt highly unlikely that Mr. D***** will be employed again- His lack of

return to competitive employment appears related to the combination of his

nedical and mental health problems; however, for the purposes of this

evaluation, his posttraumatic stress disorder with secondary depression,

anxiety, and alcohol dependence is considered sufficienl grounds for his

unemployability. "

Is it possible that I have not received a letter because the evaluation for IU is now being done, or that all done at once?

Finally, if, at some point, I achieve IU, is the retroactive amount paid for the SC portion only or for the entire amount?

Thanks.

[jsdwd]

jsdwd,

Chill out and feel the glory for a bit.

The rating decision will arrive soon - and then you will have your answers

and know the next steps on your path.

Congrats.

carlie

good advice...thx to you and Iraqx2 for the congrats.

I am now chilling ;)