beautygirlsmom Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 So, my husband's field rep from the BVA called today to say he had news on my husband's claim after 18 LONG months!! He has been rated 70% for his PTSD, but his vision claims have been deferred. I'm not sure what deferred means, and the BVA rep wasn't sure why they would do that. The PTSD is related almost exclusively to the incident that caused his eye injury, which has led him to be legally blind. He is permanently disabled, collecting Social Security. So, while I am THRILLED that we at least heard SOMETHING, I'm not sure what "deferred" for his eye issues could possibly mean. What else could they want from us? He's done C&P exams with both corneal and retinal specialists already, and we've sent a file nearly 3 inches thick with medical records from his personal corneal and retinal surgeons. So close but yet so far!! Anna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJBB62 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Congrats on the 70%, now wait for the paperwork and see what they said, then go from there. NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted June 8, 2012 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 8, 2012 Who is your VSO? Usually, when something is deferred they are waiting for more information, but who knows what that is? Your rep should find out for you. If he is blind from his SC injury he should be gettting 100% rating plus other SMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautygirlsmom Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thank you both. He works with Ed Eckroth over in Philadelphia, and we haven't gotten any written documentation yet. I don't know if he's eligible for any SMC - he still has some sight in both eyes, although not enough to drive or anything that he needs his vision for reliably. I'm both excited that we finally heard something, and terrified that we spent all this time and we might be looking at another long time. I'm an instant gratification kinda girl - the VA and I are completely incompatible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley-1 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Great news !! Deferred with My claims just meant they were waiting and gathering more evidence and I quickly resent any records I could find that I thought would help My case-always long periods of waiting with them- same as last couple of times I filled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71M10 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Congratulations! I would assume that he will get a positive rating on his vision. My guess is the delay is related more to a we are waiting on a copy of X from department Y (could they be waiting on something from SSDI?) or they requested a clarification on his Vision C&P (could be some comment or opinion on improvement). This is a lot of guessing on my part, but I think you have basically won, I think they are trying to decide/figure out if he is permanent and total. Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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