ptsd 50% Sc Ptsd, Increase Tdiu ** TRIGGERS **

[n3wyork13]

I am new here 1st post been getting information off from here since i filed my intial clam 2 years ago and was awarded the 50% sc for ptsd. I tried to use my Vet Officer at the VA here in Lafayette but he wasnt helpful, at all.

I havent worked since i got out in July of 2008 until recently i have had 3 jobs and lost them all im listing in the most recent order ( installing satellites i lost it for blowing up on a gas staion owner who is of middle eastern decen i was off my medication so i could function, before that fireworks job that i lost because someone broke in at night and i slept through it because of my meds, and the first one i lost for a confrontation with the boss). So my girlfriend has been forced to go back because i am unemployable. So i am going to file for an increase and TDIU and send them in at the same time. I have the paper work from the approval of my first claim i can post. I was 11B in OIF 06-08 here is a link to the events that took place

http://angryskipperassociation.org/demon_company_honor_roll.htm

I havent been going to shrink because i was working when i did go my girlfriend had to drive me b/c i dont drive since coming home, but i have a baby now and im at home with her on the days i can handle, sometimes we have to take her over to the sitter because some nights i wont get anysleep at all i just lay in the bed, i take my medicine and ill go to sleep but i wont be able to function and ill have to get her to the sitter anyway. So its like im damned if i do and damned i i dont. I definitly think i'll get the increase but im not sure about the TDIU or even if i should try.

Any and all advice appreciated.

[Chuck75]

I didnt mention before all my jobs were under the table, do i tell them that or will it get me into trouble?

Chances are that those jobs did not result in SSA "contributions" and credit. So they should be a non player for anything but a VA pension related calculation.

If there are no records, there are no records, and nothing to mention.

Since you are already rated for PTSD, the in service info should have already been considered (rightly or wrongly). This leaves current evidence that the condition has become worse. Getting this changed can be difficult, unless errors were made that reach the level of "CUE".

Given the very recent Appeals Court ruling, it looks like you will need to get or have supporting evidence in your file, and then undergo another C&P for PTSD.

Edited January 22, 2012 by Chuck75

[n3wyork13]

*update*

I recently moved and when I called the big va hospital to change.my adress I was surprised to find out that I have a cnp on the 28th of this month for an increase, I'm not complaining but I did notice.that it is with the same DR I seen the first time. He said I may have been exaggerating my syptoms in my initial CnP. I never sent the paperwork in that i was preparing because of the move I made so should I bring it with me and read it to the CnP exaimner? I Donr want to bore him to death and I don't know how good I would be able to read it because of my anxiety. Just looking for some insight/advice any and all is appreciated.

[john999]

The VA should not be using the same doctor for two c&p exams.

[n3wyork13]

The VA should not be using the same doctor for two c&p exams.

Maybe a diffrenr examiner from the same office?

[carlie]

DO NOT MISS THIS C&P EXAM -

IN FACT BE SURE TO LEAVE HOME EARLIER THAN YOU

THINK YOU NEED TO.

The exam is for an increase -

your focus should be on how

your PTSD effects your daily life now - especially in regards to

Occupational and Social functioning.

[n3wyork13]

On my way to the CnP exam, my anxiety is through the roof! Im going to have my girlfriend go in there with me this time so maube i wont be as anxious and jumpy li

ke last timr when my examinet.said i mayhavebeen exagerating my symptons. Ill update yall as soon as i leave the office!