Confusion99% - New Member Needing Help

[confusion99%]

I just returned from the Veterans Assistance office on base after receiving my decision on claims filed 2 yrs ago. My reason to visit was to discuss filing for IU. I brought with me a copy of a Buddy letter/previous boss stating why I was terminated and described problems I was having at work because of my SC disabilities. I also brought sample letters I was going to have my 3 doctors fill out each speaking of my SC disabilites describing how it is not adviseable for me to work. I also had copies of additional evidence showing how one of my disabilities was under rated.

The individual I was talking to confirmed I had a 60% rating for IHD. I said yes, he looked at the rating decision I handed him. He then told me just file the form 21-8940. He also discouraged me to include ANY OTHER EVIDENCE. He just said "keep it simple". The fact that I had a 60% rating for one problem (IHD) and a total of 80%....that should do it. All this sounds like "misinformation" to me. He just said well if they deny it, then you submit all that stuff in the appeal....Seems like everyone I talk to says to submit bare minimum and then wait for denial and appeal.

My logic.....Send DBQ and letter from Specialist MD who treats me. Precludes them from sending a request for same type info to the Doc. Write a letter myself explaining why I feel my SC disabilites make me unemployable, giving examples of problems with the three problems I cited. (IHD, DMII and Diabetic Neuropathy)...Letter from my former boss (since my company 90% chance will not answer VA request about past employment 5yrs ago). stating problems I had at work and reasons for mutually agreed upon termination.

Now which of us is right. Form only...or form with as much evidence I know they want included with package.....I still don't know what to do.

Any advice and reasons behind it would be greatly appreciated...as I would like to get this filed this week.

[john999]

File for TDIU now. You can get your medical opinion saying you can't work as soon as possible.

[Pete53]

I cannot tell you how many times the VA fails to follow up on work they are supposed to do. Anything you get from the VA usually has to be specifically asked for in as simple terms as they can understand.

[confusion99%]

File for TDIU now. You can get your medical opinion saying you can't work as soon as possible.

Yes, I filed a few weeks ago. Hope to have letters from doctors this by next week. Have appt. on Oct 3rd. Will

get them sent in right after that. Then I guess it's start fishing again for a couple years.