ptsd Dea P & T

[sfc ret]

Ok so now I get a letter from the DAV stateing they reviewed the most recent VA decision concerning my cliam for benifits and the VA has taken the following actions.

A clear and unmistable error is found in the evaluation of PTSD and dysthymia and an evaluation of 100% is assigned. (which I was just given 100% recently)

Basic eligibility to DEA is established.

As of today I didnt get anything from the VA so I called they state they are working a letter to be sent to me. My 100% has not changed but the lady stated that she saw something about the DEA and that normally if you get DEA you will get permanent and total.

What exactly is permanent and total?

So that is it? They are saying Im done and cant go to work any more?

Thanks for any information.

[pacmanx1]

We need a little more information, What are your service connected conditions, were you rated as 100% TDIU or 100% schedular? If you were rated as 100% TDIU according to the regulation, you are supposed to be unemployable, meaning you can't adequately support yourself and your family, (you can't keep a Job due to your disabilities). If you were awarded 100% schedular according to the regulation, you can work and make as much money as you want but in both cases, if you are working VA will re-evaluate you to see if they can lower your disability ratings.

What exactly is permanent and total? This means that you have an impairment which is reasonably certain to continue throughout the life of the disabled person. Being rated as 100% P & T you can get a military MWR ID Card but if you are retired you already have and ID Card. It also means you get Champ VA, DEA, and you will have to check your state for property Taxes reimbursement/waiver and a waiver for Life Insurance. If I forgot something, someone else will chime in.

It really means absolutely nothing to VA in reference to your disabilities.

Hope this makes sense

As Always Hope the Best

Edited May 7, 2010 by pacmanx1

[sfc ret]

We need a little more information, What are your service connected conditions, were you rated as 100% TDIU or 100% schedular? If you were rated as 100% TDIU according to the regulation, you are supposed to be unemployable, meaning you can't adequately support yourself and your family, (you can't keep a Job due to your disabilities). If you were awarded 100% schedular according to the regulation, you can work and make as much money as you want but in both cases, if you are working VA will re-evaluate you to see if they can lower your disability ratings.

What exactly is permanent and total? This means that you have an impairment which is reasonably certain to continue throughout the life of the disabled person. Being rated as 100% P & T you can get a military MWR ID Card but if you are retired you already have and ID Card. It also means you get Champ VA, DEA, and you will have to check your state for property Taxes reimbursement/waiver and a waiver for Life Insurance. If I forgot something, someone else will chime in.

It really means absolutely nothing to VA in reference to your disabilities.

Hope this makes sense

As Always Hope the Best

Thanks for the information. I'm 100% PTSD and 30% for other things. So now I just wait for the letter from the VA.

[pacmanx1]

The rating for 100% mental condition is: "Total occupational and social impairment, due to such symptoms as: gross impairment in thought processes or communication; persistent delusions or hallucinations; grossly inappropriate behavior; persistent danger of hurting self or others; intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living (including maintenance of minimal personal hygiene); disorientation to time or place; memory loss for names of close relatives, own occupation, or own name".

With these conditions I don't see how someone can be rated as 100% PTSD/Depression and continue to maintain and work effectively in any Job. Where do you work, is it a family business? Do you own your own business? Just curious and trying to help.

As Always Hope the Best

[sfc ret]

I dont work I retired from the Army about 8 months ago. I guess it hard to hear that someone doesnt want me to work. I joined the army at 18 and retired at 38. So Its hard to not be working but on the other had its hard to admit I have problems.

[john999]

You probably could not get a job in this economy anyway. You could go to school on your own dime and keep it under wraps. This would prepare you for possibility of working one day if you are able. To be 38 and be 100% P&T is what it is. Now what about the concurrent receipt. I thought if you did 20 and retired you could get your retirement and VA money separate. Then you would not have to worry about work I don't think. Get a lawn mover if you are able and cut yards. You take cash only and stay busy. It is something to do, but nobody here is putting you down for not working if you are 100%.