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New C&p Results For Iu Benefits

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Hi All,

I had to go to the VA today for an appointment, so while I was there I asked for a printout of my C&P from last week at the VARO clinic. I went to two exams, one for neck and back, and one for PTSD. I won't type out the whole report as I have done in the past, just some of the things that caught my eye.

First off, the neck and back appointment appeared to have no dramatic changes, but I'll list what appeared to be different or eye catching. Just to inform you all, I am at 10% neck and 10% back. Hopefully some of you can help with this section as I don't speak back doctor language.

Thoroco-Lumbar Posture: Abnormal, loss of lumbar lordosis and theoracic kyphosis. NO idea what this means?

They also note that "When compared witht he previous study, no significant change is seen. There is straigtening of the cervical lordosis. The pre vertebral soft tissues are normal. The odontoid is unremarkable. Vertebral body height, disk spaces, and alignment are maintained. The intervertebral foramina are widely patent.

Work Capacity

Related to medical conditions listed above:

Work LImitations: none

Able to work in chosen profession?: Yes

Able to perform substantial gainful employment? Yes

So the back and neck problems look like a no go for IU, but the PTSD exam appeared a bit more hopeful. If you have read my earlier post from April, you'll see alot of what was already stated on this exam, except for these few changes.

First, my GAF was up a bit, to 53.

Is the veteran currently employed? No

Retired? No

Duration of current employment: Less than 1 year

Reason (S) for unemployment: Sleep problems resulted in calling in sick.

Veteran Contends unemployment is due to the mental disorder's effects: Yes

Does the veteran meet the DSM-IV stressor criterion? Yes

Changes in Functional Status and Quality of life since last exam:

Performance in employment, routine responsibilities of self car, Family role functioning, Social/interpersonal relationships, Recreation/leisre pursuits

And here's the big difference, which I don't know if it will ensure me IU or not, but we'll see... and I really hope to get some replies as to what this means.

Is there total occupational and social impairment due to PTSD signs and symptoms? YES

Examples and pertinent symptoms, including those already reported:

He cannot get along with people; he has history of over reacting to things peopl esay and he is easily annoyed and impatient; he is at times rude and has had complaints about his negative behaviors and he has had anger outbursts at work; he is too anxious to drive and at work when he is anxious he cannot focus or concentrate and he has poor productivity and increases aner. He has significant sleep issues so calls in sick about once to 2 times a month; he has difficulty accepting supervision and does not like being told what to do. He is not managing well at home. (I'll cut the rest out because it's personal, but you kind of get the point)

That's all I got for now. Please feel free to let me know what you think. Hopefully I hear something back soon, but I won't hold my breath since the VA has taken ages just to get this far in the claim. Thank you for reading and I look forward to seeing some replies.

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Here's what it says

Does the veteran know the amount of their benefit Payment? Yes

Know the amount of monthly bills? Yes

Prudently handle payments? No

Personally handle money and pays bills? No

Capable of managing financial affairs? Yes

Examples to support the conclusion: Wife manages money, vet could if had to.

I always wonder why they asked that. Thank you for your reply!

I agree with larryJ "looks like 100% schedular"

Did the PTSD C & P exam say that you were competent to handle your own funds?

Did it say that you knew what you disability pay was?

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Ok, another question I do have, is that if I am awarded 100% schedular, will that entitle me to Champ VA health insurance for myself and my family? I know I'm getting ahead of myself here, but I'm just figuring all of this out before the fact so I can be prepared. I don't know if they'll P&T me or not, we'll have to wait and see. Also will my family be entitled to any education benefits if I am 100% schedular and not P&T? I know it's alot of questions, and I should find out beforehand what I am rated, but there could be others also who read the post with similar questions.

The main thing I'm curious about is what's the benefit of being 100% schedular and not 100% IU? I know that with schedular you are able to work, but that's all I really know. Thanks again in advance for all of the replies!

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If you get 100% schedular for PTSD and the VA finds out you are working you can expect to be reduced most likely. You have to get P&T to get champva and educational benefits. If you get IU or 100% for PTSD your working days are over. Your job will be to maintain your 100% rating.

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Ok, another question I do have is that if I am awarded 100% schedular, will that entitle me to Champ VA health insurance for myself and my family? CHAMPVA is for dependents.

I know I'm getting ahead of myself here, but I'm just figuring all of this out before the fact so I can be prepared. I don't know if they'll P&T me or not, we'll have to wait and see. Also will my family be entitled to any education benefits if I am 100% schedular and not P&T? I believe you would have to be P & T to get CHAMPVA and CH35 Dependent Education (DEA).

I know it's a lot of questions, and I should find out beforehand what I am rated, but there could be others also who read the post with similar questions. The main thing I'm curious about is what's the benefit of being 100% schedular and not 100% IU? Yes, VA can award you 100% schedular and not grant P & T, to get P & T; you would need a doctor's statement that your condition is static (not likely to get better).

I know that with schedular you are able to work, but that's all I really know. Thanks again in advance for all of the replies! Not for a service connected mental health condition. If you are awarded 100% TDIU due to your PTSD, you cannot work and keep the 100% TDIU. If you are awarded 100% schedular due to your PTSD and start working, then VA will try to lower your rating due to the fact the regulation states that you have to have "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".

Now if you were rated 100% schedular for service connected physical disabilities and could find an employer that would keep you and you could do the work, and then you could keep the 100% and continue to work as long as you want.

Hope the makes sense

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Ok that makes alot of sense. If I do end up getting 100% I wouldn't be looking for work anyways, so that's not a big issue with me. The big thing was the Champ VA program, since if my rating does go up, it will put me up and over the allowed income rating for me and my family to keep our health insurance. (State Issued Insurance where I live) I guess I'll just have to find another form of insurance if the approval does come through. Thank you all for your helpful replies!

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