I am a combat veteran who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2009 following my service in Iraq. Additionally, I suffered a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle collision as a civilian police officer.
In December 2012, I was finally awarded an increase from 70 percent to 100 percent disability. However, I was not awarded the permanent status, which as you all know, opens the door to benefits I need for my family. Rather, I was scheduled for an appointment for five years from now by the VA whereby, I will be evaluated and MAY receive permanent status. There is no doubt this decision by the VA is in error as my condition has continued to be a prevalent part of my daily life and in many cases, has worsened.
I have sought independent opinion from a local psychiatrist who confirmed my diagnosis and the severity, but does not feel confident with a permanent prognosis due in large part to my recent graduation from graduate school.
Can any of you direct me toward any studies or other credible sources which I may cite in my argument to the VA? The standard is that there is no reasonable likelihood that my condition will improve in my life time. I'm finding in my research that this is a subjective and vague standard, and one not easily explained.
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I am a combat veteran who was diagnosed with PTSD in 2009 following my service in Iraq. Additionally, I suffered a traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle collision as a civilian police officer.
In December 2012, I was finally awarded an increase from 70 percent to 100 percent disability. However, I was not awarded the permanent status, which as you all know, opens the door to benefits I need for my family. Rather, I was scheduled for an appointment for five years from now by the VA whereby, I will be evaluated and MAY receive permanent status. There is no doubt this decision by the VA is in error as my condition has continued to be a prevalent part of my daily life and in many cases, has worsened.
I have sought independent opinion from a local psychiatrist who confirmed my diagnosis and the severity, but does not feel confident with a permanent prognosis due in large part to my recent graduation from graduate school.
Can any of you direct me toward any studies or other credible sources which I may cite in my argument to the VA? The standard is that there is no reasonable likelihood that my condition will improve in my life time. I'm finding in my research that this is a subjective and vague standard, and one not easily explained.
Any insight you may have is greatly appreciated.
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