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I was wondering how many vets got approved for SSD and disaproved for IU. The SSD stated they based their findings off of my service connected disabilities only. I had a C&P and have recieved the copies and they say I can perform some work. I am currently 90%

40 IVDS

50 Major Depressive Disorder with panic attacks

40 Bladder dysfunction

10 tinnnitis

10 Gerd

10 Carpital Tunnel

I have not been dissaproved for IU yet but after reading the C&P reports it appears I will be denied. What you think?

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Is the VA fully aware of your SSA award?

Have they asked you to sign release for those records?

Are you sure the VA has them?

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Your TDIU should be a slam/dunk if SSD approved you for SC conditions only. I would find out if VA has those records.

How do you know your TDIU is going to be disapproved?

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The examination that the SSA sent you to was a Consultative Examination (CE) and a report was written by the examiner. There was also probably a Residual Functioning Capacity (RFC) written based off the consultative examiner's report. If someone at Social Security said that there is no report, then that someone was just trying to get you off the phone.

You should be able to get a copy by going to your Social Security office, and asking for a copy of the CE and RFC (if one was done). If you had a lawyer for your SSA case, they should be able to get it for you too.

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Larry

Nice to see you back. You have been missed.

Willie:

I know that a lot of us get nervous but I would be very surprised if VA does not give you TDIU. Just my opinion and I make very few about awards on this Board. Guess I am saying I am confident that VA will do right thing if you have provided copies of your SS award.

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Thank you all for the comments, I need to stay positive about it. I sent the VA the SSD award letter stating I was totally disabled effective from my discharge date (2 years ago) I signed the forms for the VA to obtain whatever paper work from SS. I just saw on the C&P exam and it stated I can work some jobs so I took that and thought I might get denied based on the C&P. Just nervous, thanks again.

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Bonzai,

I went to the SSD office and got the documents. (RFC)(CE). Thank you all for the advice and good vibes. I looked into the E-benefits and they have the documents listed as recieved. Thanks for the uplift Pete.

Will be in touch and hope to be posting in the success section next.....

Thank you all for the comments, I need to stay positive about it. I sent the VA the SSD award letter stating I was totally disabled effective from my discharge date (2 years ago) I signed the forms for the VA to obtain whatever paper work from SS. I just saw on the C&P exam and it stated I can work some jobs so I took that and thought I might get denied based on the C&P. Just nervous, thanks again.

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