ptsd Lawyers

[95bmp]

IF a lawyer take someones case [ptsd] without any money up front,what are the odds of winning the case.

[carlie]

IF a lawyer take someones case [ptsd] without any money up front,what are the odds of winning the case.

My first question's back to you is . . .

Did you submit a claim for SC of PTSD or a claim for increase in

a current SC'd - PTSD - evaluation percentage?

Whichever it is - what exactly is stated in the reason for denial.

Having an attorney does not necessarily ensure a positive outcome.

Having medical evidence is the first key to obtaining your correct benefits.

[Papa]

My first question's back to you is . . .

Did you submit a claim for SC of PTSD or a claim for increase in

a current SC'd - PTSD - evaluation percentage?

Whichever it is - what exactly is stated in the reason for denial.

Having an attorney does not necessarily ensure a positive outcome.

Having medical evidence is the first key to obtaining your correct benefits.

Carlie,

Could not agree more with the last two statements. But, I would have never have known what the VA had sent K&K until I got a copy of the DVD. It was just general cr*p that was sent to them. Very fustrating.

Papa

[95bmp]

I was awarded 50% for ptsd.I had a good write-up from my c&p dr.my award also included a proprosal for incompency for chronic anxiety.my c@p dr.stated that i was unable to manage my affairs.I won that without a lawyer i then ask for iu or an increase whitch they denied thats when i retained a lawyer[bergman@moore] thanks for the replies.

[seapup]

Just had my C&P reduced from 40% to 20% stating my sight got better. Have had surgery on this SC issue twice. I was totally stunned by this result. I entered the service in 72 with perfect sight then upon discharge had change in vision along with pterygium in one eye. Noted in records as SC but no compensation awarded when discharged as it stated it was not warranted. Now, fast forward to 85 had surgery on right eye to remove pterygium and now have another growing in left eye. Now to 2004 had surgery on left eye for pterygium that was causing problems with cornea nothing more can be done to right eye as the astigmatism, cornea scarring cannot be fixed. Now 2005 found old service records stating my SC so I filed then for C&P and was awarded 10%, then re-applied in 2007 for increase they found previous ruling was a CUE awarded 40%. Now applied for increase in 2010 nothing given as things were slightly better. Now I applied yet again for increase and they reduced my award from 40% to 20% stating vision is better. How can they reduce it? Vision is still bad cannot read small print have to have wife or someone else read for me. Cannot drive at night since I cannot see the signs or markings on the road. I can drive during the day if the weather is good. If it rains my vision is extremely impaired. The cornea is wrinkled on both eyes and astigmatism is on both eyes now as well. Should I get an attorney to fight this or should I just try to do it myself? Only have 60 days for rebuttal and I am extremely upset at this development. Eyes are not gonna get better unless I have a transplant and there is no guarantee that it will take and with diabetes it is even more risky. Diabetes SC has been denied with the "Boots on the ground" issue even though I was in the gulf of tonkin. Hearing is also, SC but not severe enough yet to get compensation. What is the best way to fight this...if attorney is needed any suggestions on who to get in Calif.

Thanks

[Commander Bob]

IF a lawyer take someones case [ptsd] without any money up front,what are the odds of winning the case.

JMHO...In this day and age, the odds are better to have a lawyer in your corner.

Best wishes for a successful outcome.

Cmdr. Bob

[Berta]

Diabetes SC has been denied with the "Boots on the ground" issue even though I was in the gulf of tonkin. "

Have you checked the most recent AO ship's list from VA?

http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/shiplist/list.asp

Also, when Navy Times posted this info, a commenter in this link mentioned many carriers were in the Tonkin for many months,during the war.

http://www.navytimes.com/news/2012/01/military-agent-orange-va-navy-coast-guard-012112w/

You might need to consider getting an IMO from an eye specialist.

Are you able to scan and attach here, their Reasons and Bases for their decision? (Cover all identifying info)

An attorney ,if retained, might sure ask for the same thing,- an independent medical evaluation of your current condition.