ptsd How do I go from 100% IU to 100% P/T?

[Jimmer]

Hi Guys, I have a question you have probably answered hundreds of times, and I am just not knowledgeable in this area.  I am 100% IU (80% eyes and 50% PTSD).  I am "legally blind" in my life eye and my right eye is really getting bad.  My board certified ophthalmologist stated I have glaucoma in my right eye, and the added pressure of using my right eye to see because of no vision in my left eye has added to the limited vision.  My eye doctor wrote a letter stating that I could not do any kind of employment whatsoever (filing, sedentary work etc. ) and my vision would only get worse and had no chance for improvement.  I have submitted the letter to the VA.  I am also on SS, however, when I applied for social security disability I was denied, so instead I was turning 62, and just applied for SS (I don't know if that was a dumb mover or not).  Any advise you could give me, would be greatly appreciated.   I really want to thank all of you for the wealth of information that you provide, you have helped me out a great deal.  

[TALON II FE]

I can't help you with your questions, but I am confident someone else here will be able to give you some help.  I wish you luck and I hope your health improves.

[Guest]

9 hours ago, Jimmer said:

Hi Guys, I have a question you have probably answered hundreds of times, and I am just not knowledgeable in this area.  I am 100% IU (80% eyes and 50% PTSD).  I am "legally blind" in my life eye and my right eye is really getting bad.  My board certified ophthalmologist stated I have glaucoma in my right eye, and the added pressure of using my right eye to see because of no vision in my left eye has added to the limited vision.  My eye doctor wrote a letter stating that I could not do any kind of employment whatsoever (filing, sedentary work etc. ) and my vision would only get worse and had no chance for improvement.  I have submitted the letter to the VA.  I am also on SS, however, when I applied for social security disability I was denied, so instead I was turning 62, and just applied for SS (I don't know if that was a dumb mover or not).  Any advise you could give me, would be greatly appreciated.   I really want to thank all of you for the wealth of information that you provide, you have helped me out a great deal.  

Jimmer, is there any particular reason why you are trying to get to 100% P & T?  Unless you get 100% for either your eyes or your PTSD it will be really hard to hit your target. Keep in mind that you can request that VA grant you P & T and you can be rated 100% TDIU P & T and that will give you the same benefits as the 100% P & T.

[Jimmer]

pete992, thanks for the info.  Do I just write a letter requesting the VA grant me P & T so that I can be 100% TDIU P & T ?  Or is there a form or procedure  that I have to go thru?

[Guest]

You can probably fill out forms VA form 21-0966 which is the intent to file a claim and VA form 21-4138 which is a statement of the case and you can get both of them on-line.

[Jimmer]

pete992, thanks for the info and your help.  I will fill out both forms.   I appreciated it.

[toddt]

For TDIU there is a specific form:    http://www.veteranslawblog.org/how-a-single-va-form-21-8940-can-change-your-tdiu-claim/