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Hello brothers & sisters,

I was just awarded 70% for the one and only PTSD. I feel very fortunate because this was granted less than 4 months after filing, so when I read about my bros & sis's claims taking several months & years I feel like I got lucky.

Question I have though is they said I could file to get increased to 100% unemployable if I display symptoms such as innapropriate behavior, danger to oneself, etc you guys probably know what I'm talking about. Well, these were all listed as already being my current behaviors. Should I push my luck and try for the increase? Or just be happy with what I got? I've read that sometimes asking for an increase can backfire on a veteran. I'm new to all if this so any feedback is appreciated.

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If you're not working and unable to work, due to your PTSD, I would apply for it. If you are worried about them reducing you, then you're probably not that bad. They operate on that fear you have of

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Hello brothers & sisters,

I was just awarded 70% for the one and only PTSD. I feel very fortunate because this was granted less than 4 months after filing, so when I read about my bros & sis's claims taking several months & years I feel like I got lucky.

Question I have though is they said I could file to get increased to 100% unemployable if I display symptoms such as innapropriate behavior, danger to oneself, etc you guys probably know what I'm talking about. Well, these were all listed as already being my current behaviors. Should I push my luck and try for the increase? Or just be happy with what I got? I've read that sometimes asking for an increase can backfire on a veteran. I'm new to all if this so any feedback is appreciated.

Peace

If you're not working and unable to work, due to your PTSD, I would apply for it. If you are worried about them reducing you, then you're probably not that bad. They operate on that fear you have of reduction. jmo

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With the 70% SC rating, the VA should have considered you for TDIU.(unless you were employed when you filed the claim).

Did they enclosed a TDIU form 21-8940 with the decision or make any statement as to TDIU consideration?

Have you applied for SSDI benefits?

When SSA awards SSDI solely for a SC condition or what becomes a SC condition) this is good evidence for TDIU (and vice versa).

A veteran can receive both SSDI and TDIU at the same time.

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Congratulations Infantry!

100% - Tricuspid regurgitation (claimed as cardiovascular disease, cardiomyopathy, and RVF), 60% - Pulmonary Vascular Disease
40% - Chronic venous stasis edema, right lower extremity, 40% - Chronic venous stasis edema, left lower extremity, 30% - Depressive Disorder

0% - scar, right leg ulceration, 0% - scar, left leg ulceration, 0% - scar secondary to pulmonary embolization, status post inferior cava filter implantation

0% - SMC (K-1) loss of use of a creative organ, SMC (S-1) - Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (s) and 38 CFR 3.350(i)

 

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I would apply for social security and the TDIU. Be very specific in the SS paperwork they send. Give lots of examples of how you are affected, how your family is affected and how it affects your social (or in my case, lack of social) interaction with the public and life in general. Mine was approved just at the 6 month mark. SS doesn't pay for the first 5 months after you file. I'm also rated for 70% PTSD, but that was the main cause for not working anymore. My psych wrote a letter that I included in my SS paperwork recommending I not work anymore due to my PTSD. It took another 10 months for the VA to catch up and grant my TDIU P&T.

Good luck and congrats on your speedy decision. Keep us posted.

Thanks for your service.

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