ptsd 100% Disability Not Good Enough?

[jmcon007]

I am a 100% disabled veteran...70% PTSD and unemployable (permanent). I was told last week by the Washington County Assessor (Oklahoma) that he has determined that I must be 100% disabled, unemployability notwithstanding, to take advantage of property tax exemption. He then proceeded to raise my property taxes.

I can find nothing about the "unemployable" exception in Oklahoma tax law and the OTC said they didn't know what the assessor was talking about either.

On top of this, the assessor has not given me written notice of denial within the 5 day requirement, stating the reason for my denial and my options to appeal.

Where do I stand? Anybody?

[jbasser]

No you are not 100 percent.

You are 70 and IU designation because your disabilities prevent you from working. If your service connected disability does not state permanent and total then many states will not honor IU unless it is.

Check your actual status on E Benefits. If it says no future exams scheduled (That means P and T)

Basser

[JT24usn]

Also chapter 35 is a good indicator. Jmho

[jmcon007]

Thanks for the replies. I have a "Summary of Benefits" letter from the regional office in Muskogee showing my combined service-connected disability at 70% and that I am being compensated at the 100% rate, due to unemployability. The letter also states that I am considered to be "totally and permanently disabled to due your (my) service-connected disabilities."

I didn't find the same wording on 'view my status' at ebenefits.

I just want to be sure.....Thanks for the help.

[Tbird]

Here is the key the word total. Total = 100% IU is treated as though it is 100%

[broncovet]

Many times the county wants a letter from the VA. Go to ebenefits, print out a letter and send it to them. It may work.

[donh777]

You should receive 3 letters from the VA . They should say "The official records of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disclose that (your name) is entitled to receive service connected compensation at the 100% rate effective date_________________. The evaluation is permanent with no future examinations scheduled.

This letter is furnished for assistance in establishing entitlement to benefits in the state of Okla. Our records indicate the Vets SS# Is:------------." end of quote.

I had to call my VSO office to get the letter. Have you applied for the sales tax exemption? Even that might help. Go back and see if you can get a different person in the accessors office. I got mine in Craig county with no problems in March.