Hollis Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I got a print out from the VSO yesterday that shows that my claim was finalized and he printed it out. I have mention it before that I did not have much faith in the QTC that did the P&C back in Jan. Well the audiologist was where I had faith in, but that was wrong to do. The following is my old rating and my new rating. OLD RATING NEW RATING PTSD = 50% PTSD = 70% HEARING= 40% HEARING = 20% TINNITUS = 10% TINNITUS = 10% HEART = 10% HEART = 70% 70% 90% I did not know I had a 10% rating on my heart until yesterday. That came up on the print out. THE SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY CALCULATOR IS SHOWING THE OLD AT 75.7. I thought if it was over 75 it would rounded up to 80%. Does any one have any comments on what I should do next? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Congrats on the New 90% bud. Sorry to hear about the Hearing going down. You are lucky to even get a rating for Hearing Loss. I left the Navy last year with hearing loss, due to being Aviation and 5 years in OIF/OEF. Had a recent C&P for Hearing, and the Audio notes and Doc state Increased hearing loss. I don't expect an % for the hearing loss, other than my current 0%SC. I know 2 Vets with Hearing Aids and they both get 10%. Good luck with your claim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted February 26, 2014 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 26, 2014 I think I would appeal the 20% rating for my hearing. The VA is saying you hearing got better. This is impossible, of course. You will still not have 100% scheduler. If you are not working file for TDIU. The old rating should have been 80%. What is the basis of your heart disability? I think I would see a cardiologist. I am 60% for the heart and I have never seen a VA cardiologist. I saw a private one and he said the only way to find out was to get heart cath and I said no since I have no symptoms. I was granted 0% on the heart and appealed and got 60%. I might get some real evidence for the heart thing and appeal that as well. Have you had a heart attack? 10% for the heart is an odd rating. It means you have a mild problem. What is a minor or mild heart problem. If your heart stops you are dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi John, I have not had a heart attack, but I had a 95% blockage and a 40% blockage. The 95% was open up with a stent. The 40 % will more likely get a stent in April when I got see my private cardiologist. I think I am going to get a nuclear stress test that I had last time the blockage was found. I did not know I had the 10% for my heart till I got the report on my up grade. I also thought it would be 80% with the added 10%, but I have been paid for 70% I will have my VSO look into this and see what he thinks. I was puzzle also on the down grade on my hearing, how could it get better? Once again thank for all the veterans who are helping other vets out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted February 27, 2014 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 27, 2014 Congratulations Hollis on the 90% rating increase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Tech Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Congratulations on the increase. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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