ptsd 70% + Tdiu But Still More Claims, What To Do

[DD0351]

I recently recieved IU from the VA with my disabilities granted below but my issue is, when I first applied for disability back in 2011 when I got back from over seas I was denied for A few things tinnitus, lower back, left shoulder, both knees. So since I was denied I appealed it not knowing how long it would take which still is in the first step since 2012. I was looking at withdrawing my appeal and refilling for disabilities I just said, I have VA diagnosied with degenerate disc in back, arthritis in both knees, eczema on body but recieved 0 and I have both shoulder problems can't remember the diagnosis and tinnitus from being a smaw gunner in the infantry. I know I'm already recieving 100% IU pay but I would like to still apply for my other disabilities that I have from being in the usmc, I know I won't get more pay but I feel that since I have them I should put in for them because I actually have the diagnoses when I was denied or given 0 for not having a diagnoses in the beginning and they pose a major problem still

SO I want to make sure it is still okay for me to put in for additional disabilities when i already have 100% IU, I know I won't get more pay but there still a major problem.

Thanks a million y'all

Paid 100% rate TDIU

70% ptsd with depressive disorder

10% bi laterial foot

0% eczema

0% right shoulder

VA letter states total and permanent and no furture exams, ch 35 and champva

[Berta]

I feel every vet should claim anything thast could potentially cause or substantially contribute to their death and even as important, that could ,in their lifetime warrant at some point, SMC.in addition to their 100% comp.

You did very well with the awarded claim. CHAMPVA and Chap 35 DEA benefits are wonderful.

Are you able to scan and post here the denial you have appealed"

Cover C file number, nae, and address prior to scanning it.

Lots of SMC info here too

Edited February 20, 2015 by Berta

[Chuck75]

I know I won't get more pay but there still a major problem.

Thanks a million y'all

Paid 100% rate TDIU

VA letter states total and permanent and no furture exams, ch 35 and champva

Congratulations! P&T is valuable, as is the 100%. It's possible, depending on a lot of various gory details, to eventually, in addition, be eligible for SMC-S.

Be a bit leery of higher % PTSD ratings. The VA has a history of favoring their fiduciary scheme in such cases. This can also impact the right to possess firearms.

[Navy04]

I agree with advice given above bud. I too am 100% though not permanent for now, and I current have an FDC in Prep for Decision that I had a bunch of C&Ps for last week, and it looks like I was granted SC for 5 things that the VA had denied me before multiple times. Instead of Appealing I just kept reopening the conditions and eventually was all granted. I still have a few to file for along with Sleep Apnea. Even though the VA does not like it, we should all file for every illness, scar and disability that we came home with. Good luck and God Bless!!! By the way how old are you and how long did you have your % before you were granted Permanent?

[DD0351]

Okay thanks a lot I appreciate the help and advice. I am actually 27, I joined in 2010 left to Afghanistan in 2011 put my first claim in in dec 2011 got 10% dec 2012, and June 2013 I got med sep, I put in for disability in February 2013 and received 70% ptsd in October 2013, and in February 2014 I put in for IU and I recieved it nov 2014. I ve been very lucky throughout theses years to be where I'm at know