ptsd ? About Dro Decision Whats Next?

[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

[TANKERJOE0]

Anymore input on my situation?

[carlie]

The actual decision should still come - being that an actual decision was made.

I'd wait about 2 weeks to see if it shows up and exactly what it states.

Hard to know if there is something to disagree with until you

get the official decision / notification.

You could send an iris request asking if and when a copy of the decision will be mailed to you.