ptsd C&p For Ptsd (Tdiu) Tomorrow

[Jaluluah11B]

Iraq War Vet 2008-09. 2010-11

I am rated 70% for PTSD and was inferred IU. I sent in my IU form in April and my C&P for "PTSD review" is scheduled for tomorrow. I assume it's to either increase the PTSD or judge my case for IU.

I will give an update on how the C&P went and the general questions asked. I'll keep updating how fast the case moves after my C&P. My current status on Ebenefits is "Gathering evidence".

[Jaluluah11B]

Claim status moved ! It went from Gathering of evidence to Preparation for Decision.

[Testvet]

never "assume" anything you get your feelings hurt that way and then you have a tendency to get mad, if you asked for a raise because your symptoms have gotten worse since you were rated at 70% then they can leave the rating of 70% to the date you filed and asked for an increase just the way it is, and only pay you the TDIU or 100% rate from the date of the new request, if on the other hand you filed a NOD to the 70% then yes they would go back to the original filing date, not every claim is automatically raised to the original file date for retro, it all depends on how the request was made by the vet or their VSO.

remember how assume breaks down ass/ u/ me expect nothing so anything is a win and don't spend it before you see it......

[Jaluluah11B]

Well I didn't really ask for an increase. When I was rated 70% PTSD they inferred IU and sent me a 1 page application for TDIU to fill out. I sent that in and just had the C&P.

I understand they might just reject TDIU and keep me at the 70% rate but I am a overwhelmingly positive person so I always assume something positive will happen. I will be shocked if they deny IU but I will just file a NOD and press on.

[john999]

I think TestVet is right. I was 70% and on SSDI and the VA denied my TDIU the first time. I got it on appeal in about a year. You probably will get your 100% or TDIU but don't be over confident. That is a way to get your feelings hurt. Mine were hurt often by the VA.

[Hollis]

wishing the best for u on this. I am 70% total, (50% PTSD), and I go to the mental clinic once a month on vet to vet meeting. I have regular meeting with my head Dr. every 90 days . And I take my meds, just being a good little boy following orders. I have a claim in for TU, and AO for my heart and I had the DBQ filled out by my heart Dr. . I am waiting on the new C&P, I sure hope mind goes as well as yours. Most of my days are sitting here in the house or wandering around the yard. I really don't get out that much.

[Jaluluah11B]

Hollis- thanks for the best wishes. I am the same way about not getting out much. My PTSD issues progressed with further isolation and withdrawal issues since 2008. It's very frustrating and the social isolation obviously has defined my entire life lately.

Hope your claim progresses and you get that C&P soon. I'll keep updating how my ebenefits status moves. I called the 1-800 number and they said yesterday it was handed to a rater. So I should find out which way it goes at some point here. Last time my claim took 3 weeks 5 days from my C&P. I don't exactly expect the same time frame but ill be watching it closely.

Edited July 31, 2013 by Jaluluah11B