believe Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 My C&P exam records show that the doctor listed me as homebound. Do I have to still apply for homebound or could I be awarded that when a decision is made on my claim without ever applying for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted September 15, 2012 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 15, 2012 Housebound is listed under special monthly compensation S scale You either meet the percentage requriements or are housebound. The RO will most likely ignore it. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 I am homebound which is why the doctor stated that in my records. If I dont meet the percentage requirements is it possible to still get homebound rating because of my records even though I didnt apply for homebound? Youre saying the VA does ignore some C&P exam records? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 My nexus letter and C&P exam states that I am homebound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 My nexus letter and C&P exam states that I am homebound. Welcome, It's obvious you have a claim in for VBA benefit issues or a C&P exam would not have been scheduled. At this point your profile shows zero percent of SC. The criteria for housebound (SMC - S) is SC at total plus 60 percent and there are a couple of other things that might help get it too, although not done very often. What issues do you currently have claims in for SC ? Please copy & paste exactly what your "nexus letter and C&P exam" state and better answers / guidance can be provided. Do not post something personal like name, claim #, SSA #, address, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
believe Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 (edited) I had my exam but I have not recieved a letter with the decision yet is why I am still at 0 percent. PTSD chronic and unremitting Panic disorder with agorophobia Social alienation, housebound, limited access to healthcare Unable to leave home unless for extreme cases Occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas The 2 mental disorder can not be differentiated because the 2 mental disorder developed at same time All of the top boxes are checked for the criteria used for establishing PTSD except for burst of anger. 20 boxes checked Symtoms listed as .. depressed mood, aniety, suspiciousness, panic attacks that occur weekly or less often, near continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately and effectively. Chronic speep impairment Memory loss for names, relatives, ownoccupation or own name Disturbances of motivation and mood Difficulty in establishing and maintaining effective work and social relationships Inability to maintain effective relationships Suicidal ideation DIfficulty in adapting to stressful ciscumstances including work or worklike setting Extreme agorophobia My nexus letter is not as thorough as the C&P exam records but it states Chronic PTSD and severe agorophobia. My nexus is more about my extreme agorophobia. The doctor wrote about 2-3 pages worth of notes. Nothing to hurt my claim. Edited September 15, 2012 by believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 believe, MH disability's get one rating even tho most are co-morbid with additional MH diagnosis. The info I already posted addresses SMC - S - housebound. The C&P looks to be in your favor in relation to percentage evaluation, but I did not read anywhere as to what the examiner's opinion is of what your MH conditions are a result of. That's the very first step in all VBA claim issues, is getting SC granted first of all. If the examiner opined your MH condition/s were more than or at least as likely as not related to something on active duty and this can be substantiated then at least SC should be granted - that's step one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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