glider222 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I have been reading these topics today. My question is I was granted IU P&T for bipolar, at 70%. I am SC for sleep apnea 50%, dd c spine 20%, and hypothyroidism 10%. I am also SC for 5 other conditions at 0%. I have been IU P&T since November of 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator broncovet Posted February 16, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2015 Im gonna guess "yes". It is a little unclear if its 100 plus 60 (added) or 100 plus 60 (combined). I think you get it either way, tho. Expect VA to fight you tooth and nail for this, but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Chuck75 Posted February 16, 2015 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 16, 2015 Im gonna guess "yes". It is a little unclear if its 100 plus 60 (added) or 100 plus 60 (combined). I think you get it either way, tho. Expect VA to fight you tooth and nail for this, but maybe not. After the 100% (usually a single condition) the VA likes to use combined. There is an argument that the 100% consumes the combined method, and all after should be added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider222 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Is this something worth pursuing? I do not want undo attention fro VA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator broncovet Posted February 16, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2015 Yes, its worth it. I think SMC S is about 340 per month. Since you get the OLD rate when ever there is retro, you still are looking at 300 per month average times 14 years...that's "about" a 50,000 retro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider222 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wow! I could pay off all my debt.... I am just so afraid to do anything. It would be incredibly stressful for me at this time if I have defend my ratings. Based on the way the VA works, looking to reduce Veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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