NavyWife Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Congratulations! I'm happy to hear you achieved the 80% rating. However if you are not working due to your service-connected conditions, I really feel like you need to pursue the TDIU. 70% for PTSD is a pretty high rating and it's reasonable that it would prevent you from working. I suggest you gather any other medical evidence that would support the IU And submit it as a reconsideration. But most importantly you need to go to a vocational rehabilitation counselor and have them write you a letter stating that you are unable to work solely due to your service-connected conditions. You can find one in the phone book and pay out-of-pocket or another option is go to one at VA. georgiapapa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArNG11 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Either way enjoy the win my friend. Take a deep breath and relax for a moment. perseverance. All the way man. Till your last breath. Keep fighting and take care. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haparnold66 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Congratulations! I'm happy to hear you achieved the 80% rating. However if you are not working due to your service-connected conditions, I really feel like you need to pursue the TDIU. 70% for PTSD is a pretty high rating and it's reasonable that it would prevent you from working. I suggest you gather any other medical evidence that would support the IU And submit it as a reconsideration. But most importantly you need to go to a vocational rehabilitation counselor and have them write you a letter stating that you are unable to work solely due to your service-connected conditions. You can find one in the phone book and pay out-of-pocket or another option is go to one at VA. Thank you for your observations & suggestions, NavyWife. Good info. BTW, the BBE arrived in yesterday's mail and confirmed what eBennies already showed. The letter did not indicate any scheduled future re-evaluations. That's likely a function of my age (66). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haparnold66 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 The REST of the story: The retro check deposited in my bank account this morning, Nov 6th, 1 week to the day after the claim closed & 3 days after the BBE arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiapapa Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Outstanding. Congratulations on your win. A nice gift right before Veterans Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctbenja1015 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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