Got Appeal Descion Today

[kryptos]

So today I got my appeal decision today they gave me 30 percent for major depression I needed 50% to get to 100% the c&p exam results showed stated I am extremly depressed and the rater only gave me 30%, what should i do appeal again ????

[brokensoldier244th]

Only if you can counter whatever your SOC says was the reasoning for their decision. Good luck!

[john999]

Are you working? You have enough to get IU if you are not working. If you are working it is hard to get a higher rating for a mental health disorder. That is the main factor in gettting a higher rating.

[myround0]

It might not be what you wanted, but, at least you got a decision on your appeal, and an increase...Great Job...

[halos2]

Have you ever been able to work since you broke your back in 4 places while on active duty? Have you received compensation awards along with your initial discharge? Do you go to the VAMC for routine pain clinic visits? Behavioral Health visits? Ever had any IMO's or IME's ?

Do your SMR/STR validate your service connected injuries? Make sure you have treatment records post discharge too for the problems you claimed during in-service. Do you use a VSO? If so, what advise do you receive from him/her too?

How long have you been challenging the VA?

[kryptos]

yes i still do currently work i have to since i pay child support for two children my boss is a vietnam vet and its not a labor intensive job so i get paid to pretty much follow him around. I dont use the va facillitys i use private doctors, I have tons of medical evidence private psych evals imo ime pain evals etc etc, should i re appeal the 30% descions and go for a higher descion or just let sleeping dogs lay ?????

[Gulfvet45]

Start using the VA and file a NOD

The VA is free.

Now have you add your kids so you get the extra money for them? make sure you get the life insurance and have them as to get the payout.

yes i still do currently work i have to since i pay child support for two children my boss is a vietnam vet and its not a labor intensive job so i get paid to pretty much follow him around. I dont use the va facillitys i use private doctors, I have tons of medical evidence private psych evals imo ime pain evals etc etc, should i re appeal the 30% descions and go for a higher descion or just let sleeping dogs lay ?????