ptsd Hello All

[wp35068]

Retired U.S.Navy, Combat aircrew.

Retired in 1996 and thought I'd work to at least 65, but that changed back in 2008 when Duty & Adventure caught up with me. Now the rain pain, author and PTSD took over. Trying to file own my own accord and finding every quagmire in the system. So I here, learning from all you salts. I have plenty of questions that will be posted shortly.

[infantry10]

Welcome wp!!! Thank you for your service and good luck with your claim!

[wp35068]

Thanks.

I have a question.

Just awarded 30% for my PTSD, But with the combined rating with the first 20%, I have 40%. I am going to appeal and I,m leaning towards reconsideration rather than NOD, which I understand an NOD will basically start the process over. I have 11 months to file a NOD. As well I have two other separate claims filed for secondary to PTSD, which one is currently in review.

Got any advice?

[carlie]

Moving your questions to Claims Benefits Forum.

[wp35068]

That will be accomplished today(0960p DBQ).

Would a Reconsideration (be as such quicker) than a NOD? Considering the depth of the processing mill at the VA.

[Berta]

The VA might stall on the Recon Request, to piss away your NOD time.

If you do file for a reconsideration, make sure you refer to and attach evidence that shows the decision was wrong and mark your calendar.

The VA responded to me and acted like they were actually reconsidering a decision they had made...until they made up a regulation ,thinking I would buy what they were selling , and when I asked them to produce that reg they couldnt.

I filed my NOD within days of the NOD deadline.

Do you have a vet rep who would be willing to support your recon request?

[wp35068]

Thanks Berta

I do not as such have a va rep other than the American Legion who represented me by proxy in the claim. I did not choose them, so I guess they were there when my file came up for review. I was not notified of the trial date or anything else. I have obtained some good tips from the DAV here as far as research into VA cases on line, which has been excellent ideas.

Now I have just been awarded total disability from ssa with in 6 months, and the disability elements awarded are items the VA Denied.. If I were to file again with the SSA doc's med eval, Would that mean anything. And I realize it might Have something to do with the Moon phase, as well as how lucky the rater got last night. And I have three secondary claims waiting to send in.

Thanks for your Ideas and help to everyone ,