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ptsd ? About Dro Decision Whats Next?
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TANKERJOE0
I was initially awarded 30% for ptsd July 2008.
I filed a nod and requested a dro hearing in person.
I have had the hearing and finally received what I assume is a soc.
And was awarded an increase from 30% to 50% retro to july 2008.
My dav rep who has been no help what so ever to this point still hasn't returned my call?
I wasn't sure how it works from here? I thought I would be changed to 50% and get the retro owed start being paid at the new rating and then continue my appeal to the bva if I disagreed with the dro decision.
But after talking with several people from the 1 800 number that is not how it works.
It was explained to me that the appeal is not completed that the va has made there move now it's my move.
I either further the appeal to the bva and wait yet longer for there decision.
Or I can accept there rating and case is closed.
Can someone confirm wether I'm understanding this right.
My question is this.
I want to continue my appeal because I believe that my current condition, medical treatment records, and an imo I had done warrant a 70% rating.
I have contacted several lawyers and am awaiting wether they will accept my case.
Would it be safe to assume if the lawyers are interested in taking my case that I have a good shot at getting the 70%?
And if the lawyers aren't interested I should accept the dro decision?
If I hire a lawyer and the bva denies the 70%.do I owe the lawyer 20% of my 50% dro rating?
Any input and advice would be greatly appreciated. Sorry this is sooo long.
Thanks
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