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This is the letter I sent to the Famous Nemeyr Attorney

Ms ,Thank you for following this case.I am planning on filing a NOD Reason:There is no mention of me being 100% disabled in California and receiving social security disability.I assure you, I cannot hold down a job of any kind.

If they took into consideration the whole picture,They would see this just by looking at my psychiatric file. I have been advised by my Current VA Psychiatrist

to request an increase, and he would support my claim, in addition, they are sending me to an outsidePsychiatrist that is a specialist in PTSD and she is an MD

trained in the US. My VA psychiatrist said to me and I quote, her notes and mine will get you an increase on a fast track

I have a private attorney,

She is ready on my behalf to jump in. I only have to release my current VSO. In other words fire him.

she has changed my diagnosis from 50% ptsd to (Outside Psychiatrist )

to:

PTSD Moderate to Severe

Major Depressive Disorder

Dissociative Amnesia

These notes are available online in addition does this not fit the nemeyr ruling under special circumstances, I am 62, receiving 100% SSI and now they award me 100%I never received any

money from the VA except the 50% rate for PTSD .Never a dime for any of my heart complaints, or issues, even with a letter from the Head Cardiologist that

PTSD was the reason for my heart disease, his wording, MORE Likely than Not according to a government study. Dr. Censored ...the letter is is the complete file.

I will fight this till I am dead, I swear it. This is a low ball offer to shut me up. That is all it is.My anger is not at you mam, or your firm, It is at the rater that made this asinine decision. My sincere thanks for your review I know time is money, and I am hoping I am not wasting your time.

For all of you that have read my ramblings, I say to you, beware of wolves bearing gifts.I received my brown letter today, and after reading it 3 times very slowly, and taking notes

I am planning on filing a NOD, firing my VSO, and hiring a private Pit Bull Attorney.

Did I receive money you ask yes, am I satisfied with the amount NO. Because what I and you

have been through can't possibly make it through the hoop. I have been rated 100% for AO IHD,

It is what they left out that limits my reach. I cannot hit the hoop, impossible.

Some I have talked to privately about this have said that I should take the money, and suht up, my VSO for one.

What is your opinion, as 50 heads are better than one.

ThatDoughBoy

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  • HadIt.com Elder

Us old Navy guys are used to spelling things out for those that went through Parris. <G>

We had to learn things the hard way too. I often think that the VA is misnamed, and it ought to be the AVD

(Anti Veteran Department)

Actually, with the 100%, you are winning the game. SMC can usually get you (with a fair amount of effort, unfortunately,) usually a few hundred more a month.

Thank You...you clarified allot to me, and I am calmer now.

I am one of many, here and around the world that must face these challenges.

As Spock would say

"Live Long & Prosper"

I need to achieve the goal of playing the game, not winning it.

Thank You again Chuck,

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