ptsd How To Get P&t

[JOHN1]

63 yr old male and two small children and out of work wife.

Have been 100% PTSD for 2 yrs. C&P scheduled in Feb 2012, then 2015.

How do I get to be P&T for the benefits for my kids.

Have always made my regular appointments with the va doctor and GAF always 50.

My condition has worsened if anything.

My question:

1:Should I and can I apply for P&t

2: On these C&P re-exams, which scare me to death, what are the chances of being reduced, which would push me over the edge as I can't be around people and can't work.

3: On my regular pysch doctor appointments he always wants me to try new medications and I politely refuse and I have be through them all, now on maximum Zoloft dosage. By not changing will the board take this as a negative or uncooperative attitude. The doctor allows me to continue Zoloft upon my request as it is the only thing I tell him work better than others. Symptoms same but tolerable.

Please Help!

God Bless

John

[carlie]

Carlie:

How do I update my file?

John

John,

I just updated your profile to 100 % for you.

[JOHN1]

Thanks Carlie.

Do you have any further input regarding my app. for P&T, even though my 100% award letter stated "this is not permanent and total and subject for future exams"?

God Bless

John (just worried)

Edited December 28, 2011 by JOHN1

[cooter]

John1

If your going to worry about a deduction if you file for P&T, then why aren't you worrying about a deduction at your future exams on 2012 & 2015? What I'm saying is, if you don't file for P&T now, that deduction is going to haunt you for ever. If you truly want P&T, then you have take that chance and claim it. You shouldn't have any problems since your PTSD is worsening. Which brings my attention to #2. The word "unchanged" should be changed to " My PTSD has changed to the worse"...Anyway, I'm happy to hear your going to claim it. Best of luck!!

Coot (Don't worry)

[JOHN1]

John1

If your going to worry about a deduction if you file for P&T, then why aren't you worrying about a deduction at your future exams on 2012 & 2015? What I'm saying is, if you don't file for P&T now, that deduction is going to haunt you for ever. If you truly want P&T, then you have take that chance and claim it. You shouldn't have any problems since your PTSD is worsening. Which brings my attention to #2. The word "unchanged" should be changed to " My PTSD has changed to the worse"...Anyway, I'm happy to hear your going to claim it. Best of luck!!

Coot (Don't worry)

Thanks Coot, just got back from the post office and sent it certified return receipt to New Orleans regional office).

Thanks to all, will keep you posted.

God Bless

John

[JOHN1]

Just got two letters today:

First frrm regional "requesting more and additional info supporting my claim for "change status from 100% PTSD non permanent to Permanent and total".

Second letter , scheduling C&P Exam in two weeks.

I knew I was to have scheduled C&P Exams 2012 and 2015 before I filed for claim P&T status, so this does not worry me.

I assume VA is awaiting the results of the upcoming C&P before making decision on my claim for P&T.

Question:

When one goes to another C&P exam after being 100% for about 3 years, does the new examiner take into consideration these past three year and prior history etc; or is it like starting from scratch? During my regular PTSD Va doctorr/medication appointments the GAFs have been 50 every three to six months.

Secondly, my PTSD has worsened despite medications. Is it possible to screw up on the upcoming C&P and my current status be dropped or lowered (I know anything is possible) but have anyone of seen a 3 year 100 PTSD vets benefits changed backwards so to speak?

God Bless

John1

[john999]

When I requested P&T the reviewed my VA recoards and noted that my condition was static. I only waited one year for P&T and got it on appeal from original decision on TDIU. I think I should have gotten 100% schedular P&T but at that time I was happy with TDIU and P&T. I was getting workers compensation and I wanted to get far, far away from that system. In the WC system you never get P&T. You could be 90 years old and bed ridden and they will find work for you. You could get a letter from a private doctor saying you are P&T. if you have time. I did that myself. How old are you? I was about 54 years old I think.

John