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Going To Appeal Ptsd Claim.

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I need to know what needs to be done to appeal a decision on PTSD? I think I warrant a higher percentage. I have waited almost the year period which is up on the 10th of this month. What can I do to make sure I keep my date it was put in? Just have it post dated?

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I need to know what needs to be done to appeal a decision on PTSD? I think I warrant a higher percentage. I have waited almost the year period which is up on the 10th of this month. What can I do to make sure I keep my date it was put in? Just have it post dated?

It'd be great if you could post the decision, minus your personal info

like name, SSA #, address, etc...

What do the Reasons and Bases Section/s state and

what evidence do you have that supports a higher percentage ?

To keep an effective date you MUST file a NOD within a year of the decision.

I would do it in person at my VARO and get a date stamped copy.

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Since today is the 10th, I would either drop off my NOD in person, Tuesday morning, at the VARO, or mail it certified mail return receipt requested/with delivery confirmation. The NOD need not be lengthy and can just be a statement that you disagree w/their decision and why. You can amend it later, if needed. If you go in person "do not" allow them to turn your NOD away saying it's too late. Your date of the 10th probably doesn't allow for the time it took the decision to reach you, nor the fact that today Nov 10, is a Saturday, and should probably be the 13th. Whatever you do don't allow the deadline to pass!!!!

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Hello USMCMAN,

You have great advice here ,,,,,remember that your Early Effective date is almost gone. PLEASE do not let your date slip away. I would do as Carlie and PR said and get that to the VA ASAP. PROTECT YOUR TIMELINE. Our members can tell many sad tales as to letting their dates expire and having to reopen a claim, therefore forfeiting your retroactive pay that goes back to your EED. Just like PR said you can add more evidence later after it is posted by the VARO. Also waiting for these decisions requires an attitude of NEVER GIVE UP. God Bless, C.C.

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