My situation, applied for increase / IU back in May 2014. I am currently rated at 80% SC, 40% DDD, 30% PTSD, about 8 at 10% and 5 at 0%. I went to the C&P's on Oct 2014, went to PFD on 12-15 April 2014. This morning checked Eben. and under disabilities it states that my DDD is now at 10% with no changes to my PTSD. The total is still at 80%. My VA disability letter has no changes. Still haven't received a BBE. I never did want to see my C&P's I was hoping for a fair rating / increase or IU. Instead this happens. I am on Pain management, and am attending group counseling for my PTSD. I've been to the ER over 6 times this year for the back. I guess the VA has decided to lower my rating.. I can't believe it. I originally received it for injuries while Airbprne status, cracked my tail bone and have spinal Arthritis and few bulging and protruding disc as well as sciatica.
I am very concerned here. My VSO is DAV , no one form the office has ever called my for any follow ups or updates. I retired in 2011 after 21 years of service.
How do I proceed with an appeal after receiving the BBE which I haven't gotten yet.
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rcorluvpr
Good morning brothers / Sisters
My situation, applied for increase / IU back in May 2014. I am currently rated at 80% SC, 40% DDD, 30% PTSD, about 8 at 10% and 5 at 0%. I went to the C&P's on Oct 2014, went to PFD on 12-15 April 2014. This morning checked Eben. and under disabilities it states that my DDD is now at 10% with no changes to my PTSD. The total is still at 80%. My VA disability letter has no changes. Still haven't received a BBE. I never did want to see my C&P's I was hoping for a fair rating / increase or IU. Instead this happens. I am on Pain management, and am attending group counseling for my PTSD. I've been to the ER over 6 times this year for the back. I guess the VA has decided to lower my rating.. I can't believe it. I originally received it for injuries while Airbprne status, cracked my tail bone and have spinal Arthritis and few bulging and protruding disc as well as sciatica.
I am very concerned here. My VSO is DAV , no one form the office has ever called my for any follow ups or updates. I retired in 2011 after 21 years of service.
How do I proceed with an appeal after receiving the BBE which I haven't gotten yet.
God Bless....just an Ole Drill Sergeant here.
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Berta
They cant just reduce you on ebenefits without a formal proposed reduction letter. As soon as you get that letter, react to it fast....most here will advise asking for a hearing. I hardly thin
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MANY of us here can relate to the BS you are dealing with...... Do you have copies of the actual C & P exam for the DDD? I am fairly new to ebenefits (they didnt allow us widows to use it
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I agree with everyone here, Berta you are spot on. You have to be your own advocate.. whether your VSO is tired, sleepy, Groggy , fed up or over burden don't let that get to you, make sure you do your
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