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ollieee6
Greetings, I hope that this post finds everyone in high spirits.
Background:
2007- Rated 10% for PTSD
2010- Increased to 30% PTSD.
I currently have a reconsideration claim which is currently at the rating board for an increase in benefits. I receive SSA for my service-connected PTSD, have numerous documents from my VA shrink, stating my disability is severe, and IS the reason im not working, I have submitted this evidence twice, so I'm hoping third times a charm.
I recently received my C-file for the first time, and I never understood why I had been rated so low, when all the evidence was severe, letters from Senators, and Representatives on my behalf, my SSA award letter( but it never stated what my disability was, I contacted SSA and they added the reason being PTSD). All submitted to VA. In reviewing my C-file, I noticed my initial C & P exam (2007) had many errors and wrong information recorded.
All medical evidence was submitted to the VA in 2007, and my diagnosis of PTSD and Bi Polar were also submitted PRIOR to my C & P 2007. I will post some of the questions and responses recorded by the Psychologist.
C & P #1 2007
1. Where there one or more hospitalizations for a mental condition? NO
**I was admitted in 2004 for Personality Disorder/Adjustment disorder as diognoised by VA, spent a week on lockdown, which was recorded in VA file.
2. Legal History? No
** Arrested in 2006 for theft, homeless, and no money for food. (All noted in statement in support of claim sent to Va & referenced to VA by my Senator)
3. Does the patient have panic attacks? NO
** I have severe panic attacks, documented by my VA shrink, emails to my Senator, ect.
4. PTSD initial mental competency:
DOES THE VET KNOW THE AMOUNT OF THEIR INITIAL BENEFIT PAYMENT? YES ** I have not EVER received benefits at this point. This was my initial C & P
DOES THE VET KNOW THE AMOUNTS OF MONTHLY BILLS? YES ** I had no bills, my sister was caring for me.
DOES THE VET PRUDENTLY HANDLE PAYMENTS? YES ** again, had not received benefits
DOES THE VET PERSONALLY HANDLE MONEY AND PAYS BILLS? YES ** had no bills/money
And the list goes on, and on....
C & P #2
Psychologist notes: Veteran is treated for Anxiety Disorder. He has a history of PTSD (per SELF report), history of Chronic Bi Polar (per SELF report)
** I have been officially diognoised since 2007 having PTSD & Bi Polar, its not a self report. diognoised by VA shrink.
what should I do?
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