eagle-eye Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 My local DAV rep is leaving and going to work for The Wounded Warrior Project. He said he wanted to leave knowing whether I was awarded or denied my IU since we already knew it had been rated. He called Houston and got a e-mail copy of my official notification letter. It states they are increasing from 80% to 90% service connected and awarding me TDIU. I am not P&T. I have one future exam. I am bing back paid for the additional 10% to Oct 09 and back paid for the TDIU to April 09...I was thrilled about that last part because they didn't go by the day I filed for TDIU but instead went back to the day I was awarded 70%. I'm also relieved to find out what's been possibly causing my intense headaches (besides stress). I had an X-Ray and an MRI done on my neck. This was requested because I finally disclosed to my Dr about how badly I was hurt in this area and the back of head during an assualt. The MRI shows that I have arthritis in the neck and upper back. Finally proof that i'm not causing my own pain psychologically. I can't count how many times my primary dr, psychiatrist, neurologist and a few others have theorized that I'm bringing on the pain because of my PTSD. Anyway, I won this battle and now have to gear up for the Judicial hearing for appealing my SSD. Thanks for all the great advice. I only wish I found this ite BEFORE filing my claim. I would have made less mistakes. You know you have grown old when you hear your favorite song in an elevator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Congrats on your win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJBB62 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Congrats on your Big Win, how long have you been waiting for TDIU "Hang in there and Fight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Tech Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Eagle-Eye; Congrates on your win. Rick Take nothing but pictures Leave nothing but footprints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted September 9, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 9, 2011 Wonderful news and a great way to start the weekend. It won't be long before you see money. Veterans deserve real choice for their health care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle-eye Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Congrats on your Big Win, how long have you been waiting for TDIU I applied 7 October 2009 (23 months ago). You know you have grown old when you hear your favorite song in an elevator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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