hypertension I Am Rated

[mrjenks]

With my C&P exam happening on 14 Jan, I finally got rated as of March 8. I had 7 items down for rating but only got rated for 4 (Sleep Apnea, DMII, Degenerative Disc Disease, Hypertension) with total of 70%. Also I got SMC for Erectile Dysfunction. They did not give me a percentage on ED, just the SMC. I am pretty happy with the rating and want complain. There are things I wished I did different. This forum was a big help, so thanks to all. I start my Federal job next week and things seems to be coming together for me (knock on wood). Thanks again, for everyone that ever offered advice and also for everyone postings that also helped me through this rating process.

[mrjenks]

mrjenks,

Congrats.

SMC for ED compensates at a flat rate (no pun intended).

What effective date did VBA assign for the 70 percent?

Did you get consideration for your veterans points at the Federal Job ?

carlie

The letter is dated 8 Mar 09 and I received the letter on 9 Mar 09. As for the federal job, the only points I could claim at the time was the 5% for my years in the Air Force. I was surprised myself that I beat out others who might have applied for it with a greater disability rating, but my background did fit the job perfectly so maybe that is why I got the job offer, not sure. HR did tell me to bring in my rating once I get it to get it updated in the federal system.

I will be checking that link out for state benefits....I am interested on what they offer for veterans with disabilities.

[Berta]

You did VERY well here and glad we helped-

I agree as others said- if you find at any point that you cannot work due to these SC disabilities, apply for TDIU and SSA disability benefits.

[carlie]

mrjenks,

If you own a home you might have some property tax reduction benefits

through your state benefits.

Also:

Here's a link for Job Preference,

there are also some special things for vets

that are SC'd at 30 % or higher.

There are additional links, within this link.

I just want to help you be aware of all benefits you may qualify for.

carlie

http://www1.va.gov/nvep/VetsPref.htm

[mrjenks]

mrjenks,

If you own a home you might have some property tax reduction benefits

through your state benefits.

Also:

Here's a link for Job Preference,

there are also some special things for vets

that are SC'd at 30 % or higher.

There are additional links, within this link.

I just want to help you be aware of all benefits you may qualify for.

carlie

http://www1.va.gov/nvep/VetsPref.htm

thanks for all the info I am getting, I didn't know about some of the state benefits that is offered and other info.....this site is great....all i can say is thanks a heap again.....goes to show you, there is always something more you can learn with the help of others.