tdiu Seen Phyisatrist Today

[Buck52]

I seen one of my Registered Physiatrist today at my VAMC,

she changed up the way I take my meds!

I was taking 1 one of this particular med she increased it to take two, and I was taking 2 of another med and she increased it to 3 the depression med.

anyway she talked to me for about 45min or so and then she ask me if I was going to file a claim?

I said I don't know never thought about it but since you mention it I will certainly think about it my spouse lost her Job and all we got coming in is what I get,

she look on the computer and said I see your 100% TDIU I said yes mam, and I said but we sure could use the extra$$ ...that was it then I left.

Now why would she ask me that?

I did notice when I walked into her office she had degrees and Awards certified certification's hung all over her wall probably about 14 or 16 or so

anyone have any clues as to why she ask me if I was going to file a claim?

Thanks

..................Buck

[Buck52]

yes me too Ms tbird

asknod recommend me go for it as to the SMC's House bound...... the ptsd it keeps me from doing normal things and I just sit home don't get out like normal.

he mention a veteran don't have to be in a wheel chair to be HB.

I would need a rating at leat 70% for that unless they use the TDIU as a 100%rating (although my combied rating is just 90%)but being paid a the 100% so if they use the TDIU P&T rating as 100% then all I'd need to get me to SMC would be a 60%rating for the PTSD...Some members think I possibly could get a 100%stand alone rating for the PTSD.

That's my thinking anyways?

I hope some members will chime in,,,my thinking is like yours being I'm being paid at the 100% rate..but I was thinking this needs to be SC. Even if I'm denied a % if its SC then at least I could have another chance of being rated for it...someday!

.................Buck

Edited July 30, 2015 by Buck52

[john999]

If you just got a PTSD DX from the VA I sure would file on it. I was TDIU and due to AO presumptives I got to Total plus 60% and got HB. I would get every dime I could and since you already have Total if you can add 60% to that you get more money. Do you have any AO presumptives? It is hard not to considering how many AO presumptives and secondary conditions exist. I have 6 AO presumptives and secondary conditions which amounts to 80% on their own.

Buck, I think that doctor was reaching out to you. They don't bring up making claims that often as you probably know. When I had the AO exam back in 2000 the doctor told me I had three AO presumptive disorders and made a point of it. I filed on them and got the grant.

John

[Tbird]

buck great point of course smc i missed that. housebound pay would be an extra bump that would be helpful to you. i would say go for it