tdiu P And T Or Tdiu

[vet2010]

I havel been member of this site for while and I did not see any questions pertaining to the following. If there are post that exit please guide me ti them before answering, Thans...

I retired from the Army in Oct 2010 and I received a 100% sc rating in Feb 2011. I need to know which route to take to maxamize the best results, money and family perks. Here goes,

1. 50% depression / Anxiety - VA state this could get better, I dont think so, I am now seeing a civilian doc and he put me Zoloft.

2. 50 Sleep Apnea

3. 40% Prostatis- VA state this could get better, my civilian urologist don't think so

4. 20% Gerd

5. 10% Tinnittis

6. Many 10% claims to equal 94.85 rounding me to the 95-100% mark.

7. 20% lower Back pain (L4-5 L3-4 and many more) docs stated I need a complete fusion however I refused it. My doc put me on Hydramorphine.

I recently filed for and was denied SSD however my lawyer is working the case. I worked for two weeks back in Feb and I couldn't maintain due to my depression and Anxiety so I quit.

Questions...

1. TDIU or P and T, which one would get me the most of everything?

2. Would it be best for me to file or get a VFW to help me, I think I could do it myself?

3. I recently had my first VA appt and I was in and out in an hour, my doc stated she would see me in 1 year. Do I need to continue to see my Civilian docs or to help my claim of P and T do I need to schedule all appts with VA, I really don't want to that?

4. I take over 8 pills a day and two of those are narcotics, on a really bad day I take over 13 pills, however day are as needed. Can I file a claim for this, taking meds that keep me in a state of confusion?

5. I was recently put on High Blood pressure and Cholestaral meds (VA doc) of which both were denied on my original claim. Woud this help my case of P and T?

6. I was denied my claim for Hemmoroids and I am filing a NOD would this help my claim?

I know this is a lot to answer but I really need the help.

Vet2010

[john999]

What you want is a letter from your doctor saying your disabilites are permanent. Don't worry about letters saying you can't work. You are 100% already.

[cooter]

Yes John is absolutely right, for some reason I drifted off the fact that you are already rated 100%. A Pain Management Dr. has some clout but I would also try to get a specialist like an Orthopedic Surgeon, or Neurologist. Like I said in my earlier post, an IMO and/or IME would greatly help also.

[vet2010]

The funny thing is that I have several notes and documents that were included in the original claim from my Orthopedic Surgeon stating that I needed a 3 or 4 level fusion. My orthodpedic surgeon stated that I needed the surgery but he would not perform it because of my age. he stated that I was to young (39) to undergo that type of surgery because in his opinion in 5 years I would need another fusion on top of that one. So with that information what options do I have? Thanks for the help...

vet2010

[Reelhappy]

Was wondering about the letter you recieved informing you that you are "TDIU". Does it say when you are schudled for you next evalueation? If not, you may already have all the benifits of P & T. To learn further about TDIU, IU, & P&T, I suggest going to the site http://www.vawatchdogtoday.org/ and clicking on TDIU very informative and may save you unnessary troubles. As I understand it TDIU limits your abilty to seek employment were as P&T does not.

Most important is the fact that you retired from the Army. This is where one can get turned around because of retirement pay vs/mixed with disability pay (taxes). It would be best to contact a Veteran Service Rep. for the guidence you need. Another place you may find help is at http://www.stateside...l.org/userguide .

Good luck and thanks for your service.