ptsd Tdiu Pt But Working On Ss & Fers Claims

[DocFMF]

Hello all and this is my first post on HADIT.COM. Please bear with me as I learn the ropes around here. My situation is a bit bass ackwards from what most of the posts I have read on this subject since my IU claim with the VA processed faster than my OPM or SS Claims.

The friday prior to Memorial Day I was informed that the VA fully developed IU claim I submitted on 01/21/2015 had veen approved at 90% but uped to IU for 100% P&T. (AMAZING TIMEFRAME YEAH) This was up from my previous combined 80% rating from when I filed. I'm a 29 year (with 10 year military buy back) WS wage grade supervisor federal employee that has been out of work on LWOP since 01/05/2015 due to my many medical and mental conditions.(Yeah all us supervisors are a little nuts) I filed for my FERS disability retirement from OPM as well as SSDI from Social Security at the same time as I filed for IU with the VA.. OPM initially denied me about 3 weeks earlier but I have an appeal in now. I just sent OPM and SS a copy of my 100% PT claim letter. Also I am 54 and cannot normally retire from civil service for another year and 1/2 due to my age. I contacted SS to request they place me on their VA IU PT 100% program to speed up things on their end. I have only one more SS C&P in early June. I suffer from a ton of conditions both VA service connected and not. My highest VA rating is 70% for PTSD

Ok with all of that said..... What importance/emphasis will OPM & SS place on my IU rating with the VA? What sort of timeframe should I expect from SS? OPM?

I hope I covered everythin. Any information / direction in this matter will help a lot.

Thanks in advance

DocFMF

[MPsgt]

Ive heard this from multiple people but have yet to see it applied to my cases. I have 3 permanent debility ratings to my hands. A 10% initial on my left wrist and now after all the hand surgeries hold 15% for, each. Thats DOL related to FERS Employment as an aircraft fuels mechanic. Then an 80% combined VA rating and I'm still waiting on OPM. Denied mostly on everything. They sure make things difficult.

I had a former coworker who I saw at my hand doc appointment ask me why I'm still working and not retired. He has had less surgeries than I have, but he got through the red tape.

Anyone for a grid map or a good suggestion for a Oklahoma law firm to help?

I used Harris Federal Law Firm out of Lexington, KY. However, I thought HLF had an office located in TX too. I'm sure you've heard it before but, has your employer tried to accommodate. My employer (USPS) couldn't and/or wouldn't accommodate. Therefore, I sought out HFL. It was close to home too. JMO

[ArNG11]

I used Harris Federal Law Firm out of Lexington, KY. However, I thought HLF had an office located in TX too. I'm sure you've heard it before but, has your employer tried to accommodate. My employer (USPS) couldn't and/or wouldn't accommodate. Therefore, I sought out HFL. It was close to home too. JMO

Accommodate well sort of, not officially, I do what i can, but that is not much, now a days, i have permanent restrictions on my back and the IBS kicks in and I'm in the can more than on the floor working. Then coupled with the psych problems and hand issues well it makes for a bad mix. They have the light duty program and job placement program but that is just a smokescreen. I have seen no one be afforded another position or accommodation. They are walked out the door after getting the notification of no positions that you would the qualifications for.

[bionoce]

That's too much man. If you can't do it anymore, it's time to call it quits. I got to the point where I was walking out of the job due to panic attacks (sometimes 2-3 a day), furious outbursts, detachment issues, poor to no sleep, thoughts of suicide and being attacked. At some point you have to say enough is enough and lay things out to the VA in a way that they hear you loud and clear. I'm not a soldier anymore and am not required to "suck it up and drive on".

Edited July 4, 2015 by bionoce

[bionoce]

Piece of advice for OPM retirees: Make sure you tell them to switch your FEHB back dated to your last day of work to self only or opt out when you receive P&T status if you plan on using CHAMPVA for your dependents. They'll refund you the premiums.

Edited July 8, 2015 by bionoce

[ArNG11]

I am having a hard time just saying I quit though. Call it pride, call it stupidity, or just call it my nature I don't want to give in but it is very difficult to do and know how to go about doing it. I'm at 80% VA,claims headed to DC, Federal Workers Comp are headed to DC as well. 15% on each hand and still more surgeries. This may be a dumb question but do I just stop going to work, write a resignation letter, both my ailments are from military and fed service. Hands and ITP from Aircraft fuel work and the rest from service in the military. Work aggravates both. 10 lbs permanent restriction on my hands, no more than 30 lbs occasional on my back. 10lbs that is just barely over a gallon of milk. Depressing to say the least. Im trying not to throw in the towel but my pride has made it a little difficult to swallow.

Frankly after the outburst I had at work, I don't think I want to risk hurting someone that really isn't the main source of my issues. I preach relaxation exercises and pleasant distractions but I snapped a bit and now I think Im too much of a liability. Suggestions, possible avenues of action. ?

Open to constructive alternatives.

[bionoce]

I stopped going to work or I would've killed my manager or myself. The VA rep said I had to be off the books and resign to be awarded TDIU.