ptsd Ptsd, Ssdi, & Federal Disability Retirement Process Timelines

[MPsgt]

Nov 1, 2010 filed for VA SC for PTSD

Jul 1, 2011 Award VA SC 80% for PTSD (Approx. 9 months)

Sep 15, 2011 Applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for PTSD or anxiety according to SSA

Sep 15, 2011 Retained Harris Federal Law Firm for Federal Disability Retirement (FDR) from USPS

Jan 3, 2012 FDR submitted to OPM for approval

Jan 31, 2012 FDR case number assigned (CSA #) (Approx. 4.5 Months)

Feb 4, 2012 Awarded SSDI (Approx. 5 months)

Mar 26, 2012 OPM assigns case worker for FDR (Less than a month)

Apr 12, 2012 OPM approves FDR (2 weeks)

Apr 16, 2012 Separate from Federal Service @ USPS

Apr 18, 2012 Receive SSDI payments (Approx. 2 months)

I will post further details as they occur in the future.

[MPsgt]

MPsgt - no offense meant but you need to correct the 80% PTSD rating. PTSD is rated 10%, 30%, 50%, 70% or 100%. There is no 80% rating for PTSD. To get an 80% award you must have some other SC disability, combined, to get the 80% award. Just sayin' . . .

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MPsgt - no offense meant but you need to correct the 80% PTSD rating. PTSD is rated 10%, 30%, 50%, 70% or 100%. There is no 80% rating for PTSD. To get an 80% award you must have some other SC disability, combined, to get the 80% award. Just sayin' . . .

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Philip Rogers, no offense taken. Yes, you are correct. I have a combined SC rating at 80%. The PTSD rating makes up 70% of the combined rating. I'm always learning new things regarding this rating. I wouldn't even have sought SC if my wife hadn't been my biggest advocate. Our marriage at the time was in the toilet, my anger was uncontrollable, and much more. I do well to even share my experiences on this site. I'm only looking to help those who suffer. My faith in the Federal Government is nil.

[john999]

So you have TDIU, SSDI and OPM now? When you reach age 62 the SSDI offset to your OPM goes away. So in the end you will have you TSP, OPM, TDIU, and SSDI. I think it you handle this right you will be OK.

[MPsgt]

So you have TDIU, SSDI and OPM now? When you reach age 62 the SSDI offset to your OPM goes away. So in the end you will have you TSP, OPM, TDIU, and SSDI. I think it you handle this right you will be OK.

John999, The only thing that is uncertain is the TDIU. I had to appeal with an NOD. My local VAMC still has this claim. The VAMC made a decision on TDIU before I was approved for SSDI & Federal Disability Retirement. I also submitted a letter from my VA doctor staying unemployability. It's just a waiting game now. My family & I have been blessed through this whole process.

[john999]

MP

You have very good proof for TDIU since you have SSDI and OPM. You have definite date and awards from feds saying you are unemployable. Most don't have that kind of evidence. Also, you are not starving while you wait for TDIU since you have 80% VA.

[MPsgt]

MP

You have very good proof for TDIU since you have SSDI and OPM. You have definite date and awards from feds saying you are unemployable. Most don't have that kind of evidence. Also, you are not starving while you wait for TDIU since you have 80% VA.

john999, I agree 100% with you about TDIU. The most devastating thing about PTSD is not so much about me. There will always be treatment and camaraderie with fellow Veterans at the VAMC. It's my family that I believe suffer the same as me, if not more. I need TDIU to ensure the wife and kids are taken care medically too. They shouldn't suffer because their dad is "damaged goods." I fight with myself continuously to not say things to them about me leaving or wanting to disappear. I did this once when I thought my marriage was in the toilet. Yet, I just made it hard on my family. I will try to be optimistic about the future and the possibility of TDIU. Thanks for the encouragement!

[MPsgt]

MP

You have very good proof for TDIU since you have SSDI and OPM. You have definite date and awards from feds saying you are unemployable. Most don't have that kind of evidence. Also, you are not starving while you wait for TDIU since you have 80% VA.

In your experience with VA SC, OPM, & SSDI. How long has it taken recently for the VA to come to a decision on IU? This is my situation.

While employed by the Gov't

70% PTSD

10% Migraines

10% Tinnitus

Post employment Sep 2011

70% PTSD

10% Migraines

10% Tinnitus

Oct 2011 Requested increase to IU

Nov 2011 Denied increase to IU

Jan 2012 Filed NOD, w/SSDI Award, w/FDR approval, & a doctors statement "supporting" IU, waiting on appeal

Apr 2012 Received my initial SSDI payments

Apr 2012 Approved Federal Disability Retirement

Finally, could the VA find me TDIU P&T based on the evidence provided or will I have to fight tooth & nail for P&T too?