Hi, I went through the claim system years ago and originally was rated 10% for my back 10% PTSD. I appealed and was award 30% on PTSD. That decision was in Feb 2011.
Since then I have gone through a lot of different problems in my life, the worst being arrested for DUI in April 2011 and then drunk in public a couple months later. I rarely drink now, for the record. I've had issues with interpersonal relationships and being an xxxxxxx to a few friends who don't speak to me now. I was awarded Vocational Rehab but I have dropped out 3 of 4 semesters due to injury or stress from my ex over child support, contact with my son and her wanting to go after what little compensation I have right now. I also was living in a caustic environment because housing is so expensive here. The only other thing that keeps me afloat is my photography. I get occasional work for that. It is the only thing that gets me out of the house except for the occasional surf session.
I have not been able to find employment since being laid off in 08/2008. My Voc Rehab rep has restricted me on what type of jobs I can have. I used to be in Sales, after I got out of the Army but they feel it is a stress inducing job (I don’t disagree), I have tried to obtain employment in several different fields Office Assistant, Bank Teller, etc. I think my age and lack of experience, combined with high unemployment here in CA is hindering my consideration for employment.
I am wondering if I should appeal again and what the process for me would be like since I am beyond the 1 year to actually appeal the rating. I don't like my local VSO and since I don’t have my license or car, cannot go see the one that is an hour away. Is this super hard to do on my own or should I stomach being nice to this guy?
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Hi, I went through the claim system years ago and originally was rated 10% for my back 10% PTSD. I appealed and was award 30% on PTSD. That decision was in Feb 2011.
Since then I have gone through a lot of different problems in my life, the worst being arrested for DUI in April 2011 and then drunk in public a couple months later. I rarely drink now, for the record. I've had issues with interpersonal relationships and being an xxxxxxx to a few friends who don't speak to me now. I was awarded Vocational Rehab but I have dropped out 3 of 4 semesters due to injury or stress from my ex over child support, contact with my son and her wanting to go after what little compensation I have right now. I also was living in a caustic environment because housing is so expensive here. The only other thing that keeps me afloat is my photography. I get occasional work for that. It is the only thing that gets me out of the house except for the occasional surf session.
I have not been able to find employment since being laid off in 08/2008. My Voc Rehab rep has restricted me on what type of jobs I can have. I used to be in Sales, after I got out of the Army but they feel it is a stress inducing job (I don’t disagree), I have tried to obtain employment in several different fields Office Assistant, Bank Teller, etc. I think my age and lack of experience, combined with high unemployment here in CA is hindering my consideration for employment.
I am wondering if I should appeal again and what the process for me would be like since I am beyond the 1 year to actually appeal the rating. I don't like my local VSO and since I don’t have my license or car, cannot go see the one that is an hour away. Is this super hard to do on my own or should I stomach being nice to this guy?
Thank you.
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