bandido60 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I.m confused: But tats my norm. Bottom line of Of my VA exam was a diagnosis of PTSD with secondary depression and polysubstance abuse. decission 70%. 100% UI. My question: What is the meaning of the secondary diagnosis? I'm sorry but I am that dumb. thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 VA only rates for one MH disability. They have considered the additional impact of your depression with your PTSD. carlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandido60 Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 Does that mean without the secondary conciderations I wouldnt have rated 70% + 100 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted May 12, 2010 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 12, 2010 No the VA raised your 70% to 100% so you get more. Its a good thing. Do you get Social Security Disability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Does that mean without the secondary conciderations I wouldnt have rated 70% + 100 ?? bandido, I take it you have received a Rating Decision on this ? ? It means that the decision maker could have rated you at less than 70 percent for PTSD -- BUT in considering the additional information such as the depression that is comorbid with your PTSD - the decision maker reasoned a 70 percent evaluation for your PTSD was warranted. So you clearly understand this, from what you have posted: You are rated at 70 percent SC for PTSD and are being compensated at the 100 percent rate due to IU. By chance did your rating decision state anything about no future exams, P&T or Chapter 35 benefits ? jmho, carlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandido60 Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Carlie--- Yes future exams!!! Yes I.m SSDI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I.m confused: But tats my norm.
Bottom line of Of my VA exam was a diagnosis of PTSD with secondary depression and polysubstance abuse. decission 70%.
100% UI.
My question: What is the meaning of the secondary diagnosis?
I'm sorry but I am that dumb. thanks :)
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