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Amanda.R
Hello Everyone,
I have been awarded 70% of which 50% is from PTSD (this resulted from MST). The remaining is from migranes that I believe were a result of eye surgery. I also have a sleep disorder from the PTSD and take medication for it but the VA won't award me for that. As you can probably see from the time of this post, the medication doesn't always work.
I can't currently work right now but I am attending school. I am considering dropping it though because I am having problems controlling my anger around others. My husband is prior service with TBI and PTSD and I've been made his primary caregiver as well.
I have two questions at this point. How do I apply for an increase on the PTSD and what does TDIU and P&T mean? I have to go to the Phoenix VA which is pretty worthless. I haven't seen my doctor in over 3 months because they keep cancelling on me and I am almost out of medication. I am just feeling very overwhelmed. I am considering going back to counseling but I would prefer that it was outside the VA. I had to quit last time because I developed a drinking problem. I am afraid to go down that route again.
Thank you,
Amanda
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Welcome, You can certainly apply for an increase in your PTSD. you can apply online VONAPP application or eBenefits, I think. There are new forms required to fill out now then in the past as I bel
Amanda.R
Thank you everyone for your responses. When I went through C&P the evaluator told me that I should be closer to 70% rating for PTSD. Prior to leaving the service, I was in counseling for about two
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