ptsd Advice On What To Do Just Got 90% Rating.

[mnjarhead]

Hi Everybody, this is my first post here, but a long time reader. I need advice on what to do now that I just received an increase to 90%. Basically my ratings are as follows 50 ptsd, 50 migraines, 20 for chronic diahrea, gerd, gastritis, ulcers, 20 chronic back strain, 10 tinnitus, 10 flat feet, 0 deviated septum I am going to appeal 20 that I recently received for gastro probs and increase that was denied for deviated septum, been rated since 2003. I want to file for TDIU or try to get 100 PT, but I have a job working in a Federal Prison as a Officer for 10 years that I can barely take anymore with med mix, so I would file for FERS disability too. I cant afford to quit my job and basically gamble on TDIU and FERS should I retain a attorney, my cvso's are urging me to work, or go back to school because I am 35. I just want to be left alone and focus on my family, its been along road. Advice?

[carlie]

Thinking about private pysch but dont know how VA would look at her opinion versus va psych.

If your private mental health profession carries a pedigree and supports their

opinion with full medical rationale - the vba is supposed to weigh it as just as probable and credible

as their vamc docs and c&p examiners.

[JR Reihs]

I know I shouldnt complain, because lots are fighting for the same thing that dont have a job. But I dont like seeing the VA lowball deserving VETS all the time if you deserve 60 you get 60 not 10, so you have to wait 3 years for appeal. My thing is I hate working in a Prison, I would rather help VETS or do something constructive.

Look into transferring into the VA, or talk to the DAV. you could make a positive impact by getting into the trenches while still making a living wage.

[mnjarhead]

Thanks for all the feedback, I never thought about the DAV, I wonder if you have to go to school, or would my 2 year degree in Law enforcement be sufficient. I am going to take my time, but eventually I have to get out of the bop prison, for my family,s sake and mine.