ptsd Awarded 70%

[Navy007]

Hello everyone, This site has really helped me understand the VA process and different ways they like to deny. First off I served 8 years active duty, I have been 30% since I left active duty in

Sep of 2004. My ratings were 10% left index finger 10% right hand, 10% Cervical Spine Classifacation all low balled and I never seeked higher ratings. Until Aug 0f 2011 after several years of

depression and feelings of Anxiety etc, I filled a claim for PTSD after several appointments and being told this was the condition. I also applied for SSDI at roughly the same time I filled a claim

with the VA. I was approved 23 days letter for SSDI with the wounded warrior expedited process...In Sep 2012 I was awarded 30% PTSD and filled an NOD submitted SSDI paperwork again

and Just last month JUNE 24 received a SOC ( Statement of CASE) PTSD currently at 30% is increased to 70% it says the effective date is AUG 2011 it says in light of SSDI and I was in Voc

Rehab and was deemed no longer Employable with them all this was the same in AUG of 2011 I guess they just ignored these facts until last month.. My question is since I was awarded 70%

PTSD effective AUG 2011 initial claim, I am submitting a claim for TDIU this month July 30th, which I would have done once I got my percentage rating years ago..I have not worked since April

of 2011 which was 4 months before filling a PTSD claim and SSDI. I will file for TDIU but was curious on the effective DATE of this claim. The VA received Notice I was on SSDI way back in

AUG of 2011 or September. I went to my County Service Rep and said hey we have a claim in for PTSD and I was awarded SSDI based on Service record and VA treatment records. I was

waiting for TDIU to meet the % requirements and well it looks like I meant them back in AUG of 2011 but just found out about this thur the SOC which by the way TOday is 7/17/2014 how long

till the official award letter shows up...I believe I am 80% overall now. 70% plus 4 different 10% ratings..10% Tinnitus as well.. Thanks for any responses and this Forum and all the Veterans

has been a great help...Thanks for everything

[Navy007]

I appreciate the responses. I will post what the results are when I get my official award letter. And go from there.

[Navy007]

Still waiting on BBE (big brown envelope) since my SOC was issued on JUNE 24 2014 Last week I got with VSO in my county and we wrote a letter to the VA Regional Office stating I

agree with the Decision of 70% PTSD and the effective date of Aug 19, 2011 and to please close my appeal and process my award letter. I will update this Thread when I get anymore

info..

Edited August 7, 2014 by Navy007

[Navy007]

Also after doing some reading this last month and talking with my fellow veterans. I believe if they do not include in my award letter or mention IU, I will fill the 21-8940 form out and just

hopefully it will get granted asap. And if they only use the claim date of the IU form after getting awarded I will again file a NOD and write "Thank you for the IU and I agree with this award

but I disagree with the Effective date being date of IU claim and it should go back to Aug of 2011 when I became 70% rated and therefore eligible for IU. If I submit a 21-8940 and include

the effective date of AUG 2011 they might deny based on back pay alone. Id rather fight for back while having the IU benefit awarded already. Trying to not muddy the water and go one

step at a time. While giving the VA a chance to do what is right at each step of the process.

Edited August 7, 2014 by Navy007

[Navy007]

Well still nothing as of Aug 27th 2014 other then today my AB8 letter in Ebennies changed to show 80%. Day 65 or so after receiving SOC/DRO Review Statement of Case. I will update as soon as I hear something.

[Computer Tech]

Navy007 you may not get a BBE, they may consider your SOC as your award letter at least that's what they did with me. I got two SOC's 12/2013 that granted me sc for my diabetes & PN and increased my right knee, never did get a BBE for my nod. All they wanted was for me to let them know if accepted or not.

Rick