ptsd Where To Begin?

[EO1Seabee]

I received my service connected rating in 2008 and didn't read the exam materials completely. I just got the request for appeals in just under the wire

Went through the exam in Jan of this year and got the award letter back in Oct 2011 which I still disagree with.

My rating didn't change, I picked up a service connected disability and

lost one without an exam???

50% PTSD 10% Skin, 10% Eye rating was removed from my award letter

I still take medication and drops for my eye and it was removed. I was told at the Regional Office to have them reconsider it again. Did something change? I didn't get that memo if it did.

The fight continues

[EO1Seabee]

I'm appealing the service connected skin condition and my eye which was removed from the latest award letter.

I'll do as suggested and get a list of what disabilities I have listed in my file from the VA.

First, specifically what issue(s) did you appeal?

As for My rating didn't change, that's entirely possible. Under the wonders of the Combined Rating Table at 38 CFR 4.25 http://www.benefits....PART4/S4_25.DOC , combining 50%+10% results in 60%. Please notice that I wrote 'results in' rather than 'add up to'.

With the new disability of 10%, combining 50%+10%+10% still results in 60%.

[EO1Seabee]

I'm fine with the rating for PTSD for now. I go to regular visits at the VA, and not appealing their decision on that unless my condition worsens.

My eye and skin condition is what I an appealing. I have a lot of home work and paperwork to track down, When I got the first rating for my eye that is when I should have acted.

I didn't read the letter completely and I thought all of this was over. What the exam Dr wrote was false and assumptive to the tune that I wasn't taking my medication and missing

appointments.

What's an IMO?

If you are not happy with your rating I suggest getting an IMO and appealing this thing until you are happy. Are you able to work? Are you just trying to get the highest rating possible or are you trying to get TDIU or 100%? If you are working 40 hours it is harder to get 70% for PTSD, but it could be done. It is a fine line between 50% and 70% and most vets who are 70% for PTSD or any other mental condition are not working because they can't. The higher percentage you rack up now the easier to get TDIU or 100% if and when you get worse. Buying an IMO is a good investment. Do you get mental health therapy at the VA?

[EO1Seabee]

Found it, IMO: Independent Medical Opinion,

I'm on the right track now.

I'm fine with the rating for PTSD for now. I go to regular visits at the VA, and not appealing their decision on that unless my condition worsens.

My eye and skin condition is what I an appealing. I have a lot of home work and paperwork to track down, When I got the first rating for my eye that is when I should have acted.

I didn't read the letter completely and I thought all of this was over. What the exam Dr wrote was false and assumptive to the tune that I wasn't taking my medication and missing

appointments.

What's an IMO?