ptsd Should I Send Copy To Va As Evidence Or Just Keep Waiting?

[Loose Cannon]

Hello All,

Thanks for viewing my post. Here's my situation...Spoke with the DDS today and it appears they have decided in my favor. She's sending the papers to the local field office and expects me to get "official notification" by early next week. That's amazing news but I think I'll hold off on any celebrating until I actually see it in writing.

My claim with the VA is for an increased rating for PTSD, an initial rating for TBI, and an initial claim for TDIU. Ebenefits shows it in the "Review of Evidence" phase where its been since December 12, 2011. All my C&P exams and evidence is showing as received and I have nothing to add - just waiting for a decision.

I have seen others post about sending SSDI decisions to the VA for evidence and that makes a lot of sense. But...will/could this slow down my claim at this point? I have compiled what I believe is a very good case but as I've seen, the VA does things in mysterious ways more often than not.

Should I send this in or maybe wait. If I wait, I could always submit this in a later appeal...but honestly, I'd rather lay all my cards out now than risk waiting several months or even years later! Curious to hear your views...Best wishes to everyone.

Loose Cannon

[jbasser]

If you receive official decision from SSA send it in as evidence ASAP especially if it is for IU as it will substantiate your position.

Basser

[Loose Cannon]

Thanks Basser. That's what I'm leaning towards. I've waited this long so might as well give 'em everything I have to enable them to render a favorable TDIU decision...Good advice

LC

[Notorious Kelly]

Bravo on the SSDI, LC!

[Chuck75]

An SSA SSDI rating, especially if it is for possible SC conditions, is often downplayed by RO's, and on review or appeal, positive evidence. After all, it's legal evidence of the inability to work, not just someone's opinion.

Edited January 28, 2012 by Chuck75

[Loose Cannon]

Chuck,

So are you saying it would be better to hold onto this and submit it only if my TDIU request is denied? I'm so "on the fence" as what to do. My C&P exam is VERY favorable to my TDIU so maybe that will be the deciding factor. Still...I would regret it if I didn't notify the VA and their decision goes against awarding me TDIU.

LC