ptsd Ptsd P&t And Work?

[k02]

After two years I finally received my decision. 100% for PTSD Permanent and Total.

Now here is my question. I know I can't work. I barely leave the house as it is. But I can't sit in my house and just let my illness get the best of me. I have been given the opportunity to write articles regarding my military experience. Write now I am just dipping my feet into this, but eventually if people like my work I may start getting paid. It's pretty much like a work at home gig. It helps me keep my mind off of everything, but it allows me to roll through the motions of having the highs and lows of being crazy. I know people don't like to be called crazy, but let's face it. What's going on upstairs is not normal. So I consider myself crazy :)

Now back to my question. Has anyone else run into this situation? I know the VA has lowered Vets ratings when they volunteered at the VA. Because they considered that functional. But lets be real. These brothers and sisters go when they can and don't commit to it if they can't. That is not work. That is getting out of the house to do something that is giving back to society. And even if war has altered our brain waves, we will always have that want to serve. Even if it's few and far between.

Just curious on your thoughts.

[rosypalm]

Do what makes you happy. Work is very gratifying and offers you freedoms that you might not get elsewhere. Just for thoughts?

[taharrington]

I wrote this question yesterday, but for some reason it never got posted to this string, If I quit my job does anyone know if it will help my appeal for TDIU or not? I was told by the SSN dept my SSDI was denied only because I worked, and if I resigned it would change what they are looking at.

[Mikemmlj]

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[taharrington]

Mike you didn't see my question?

[Mikemmlj]

SSDI will certainly be denied if you're working and TDIU will be real tough to get if you're working

[WaStvet]

Hi this question is for anyone who can answer.. I got out the USMC in 2006

i got a 60% rating in May '14 (50pts 10hearing) the letter on E benefits says "you are not considered permanently disabled because you're scheduled for a reduction in rating in 2019.. what's up with that? Thnx for the input ladies and Gents!