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Hearing For Increase In Compensation

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Doc John

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I am scheduled for a C&P evaluation for rating purposes tomorrow at the VARO, Bay Pines, FL. Currently I am at 30% for PTSD. Things have gotten worse and I applied for an increase in compensation. What can I expect- will I be reexamined by another psychiatrist or will I see a hearing officer?

My American Legion rep said it is possible to lose my compensation and I am very afraid I might somehow say the wrong thing.

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nilla,

I am in COMPLETE agreement with Pete53.

If PTSD effects a claimants daily life enough to

have several years of continuous difficulties at thier job,

there is NO WAY - I would ever consider even suggesting they

open their own business.

But then again this is jmho and I am no doctor or MH provider.

It's sure possible that the Vet Center Counselor was talking out of turn a bit.

Also,

If you are able to attend the C&P appointment with your husband

yes, request to go into the examination with him.

Be VERY polite but firm if necessary. If by chance they tell you

that you are not allowed in with him - then HE the claimant needs to

politely speak up and say - I need and want my wife in there with me.

During the C&P, sit back patiently for a while and let the examiner speak

directly with your husband. If there are questions that your husband is not comfortable answering then he can turn to you and ask for your input if the

examiner doesn't.

Always keep in mind it is HIS appointment and HIS exam, he NEEDS to

speak up and IF HE HAS ANY DIFFICULTY, that's why you are there, to

back him up,add information about how disability XXX effects his daily life,

employment, marital relationship, intimacy, family relationships etc...

I only point these things out because sometimes the C&P examiner will

dig their heels in and say NO - you can't come in.

Also, if he has been RX's any prosthetics from VA - like hearing aid,

tens unit, foot/knee brace, cane; use it at the exam, sometimes they

even watch you in the parking lots.

When a doc asks - How are you doing - If he's not doin fine

or great - THEN DON'T SAY SO !

If a person takes meds for a SC'd condition/s and they have specific side effects from the medication that negatively impacts their daily life - mention this

at the C&P also.

But keep in mind the C&P examiner is goinf to try to fly through everything

30 - 45 minutes usually tops.

The C&P examiner may state - well we're not here to discuss that issue today.

Always at a C&P examination, stay focused onto the issues of SC applied for

or an increase in.

I posted this real fast and hope it makes sense.

jmho,

carlie

Thanks Pete and Carlie.... I do agree 100% about the bussiness issue, I would be at the edge all the time not having a secure income.... He took the vocational rehab because He was demoted last march, then he got very ill with the fibromalgya and missed so many days of work, so those extra $$$$ came in time....

I do agree too He should be retired, but I know they will try everything to avoid this....

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For disabled people doing some kind of small business can be the perfect thing. However, it is stressful and you have to deal with people. You work twice as hard as someone just doing a job. You are responsible for lots of details. You have to be very flexible and you can't blow your stack. You often have to arrange financing and talk to lawyers and accountants. Half of people who start small businesses fail in good times.

I tried to explain that to his counselor, next week we have our family appointment, I will bring up the subject againg.

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I have been wondering if that might happen. So far my grades are good, but I only take two classes at a time and even that is really difficult. I have already told them I might not be able to continue voc-rehab. We'll see what happens.

Thanks Doc john..... my husband just started, next week are the finals.... on the 16 has an appt. with the vocational counselor, we'll see whats next.... did you receive a check for the full amount during vacation break? the reason we would like to know is because finances are very bad, he still missing days from work due to fibromalgya and the back.

Thanks everybody for you answers, we have learn so much from all of You, it has been extremely helpful.

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