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ptsd Ptsd 70% Rating And Haven't Worked Since 2007? Help Please
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pushbroom
I'm confused. I have DX from two VA PSY for PTSD, MDD, and GAD. All service connected. Just received initial 70% rating for PTSD. Interconnected symptoms.
I've also not really worked besides odd jobs here and there since 2007 where I had 6k in income. Had to file because I was in school in 2007 or I wouldn't have. Haven't made enough since then to need to file.
Was finally homeless last March when I finally went down to the VA for help. Because I had hit bottom and didn't bounce. Claim just finished. Also rated for tinnitius 10% and lower back 40%. Gives me 80% total.
I don't understand why I was rated 70% for PTSD instead of 100% when I haven't worked since 2007. Haven't been able to get a job. Wouldn't have been able to keep it. I'm a soup sandwich. The VA has a printout I got from the SSA showing my actual income for the last 20 yrs. They did not mention it in their decision but it is mentioned as part of one of the evaluations they mentioned in their decision.
So. What do I do next? Am I wrong in thinking the 8 years of unemployment should put me into the 100% rating even if I haven't forgotten my own name?
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