allansc2005 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I've just hired an independent doctor to fill out a Disability Benefits Questionnaire-DBQ to get an increase in lower lumbar/radiculopathy SC. I've read a few horror stories where vets have had a DBQ done, only to find themselves at a C&P exam which resulted in reduced %. Has anyone had this experience? Details please. All comments welcome as well. Allan 2-2-0 HUAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted September 22, 2017 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 22, 2017 Anything is possible but if your IMO doctor writes a good DBQ format style report I think that is a good idea if you want an increase. When VA C&P doctors do those they usually minimize your disability. What is your back rated now and what are you going for? A lot of back ratings depends on ROM and the number of days a month you are confined to bed. This is really old time thinking but this is the VA. What is your overall objective since you are 190% now? Are you trying for a higher rating of SMC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 allansc2005 Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) john, my lower lumbar is rated at 20%, and spinal canal stenosis is at 20% as well. I'm 90% Scheduler, P&T IU. My goal is 100% scheduler. Allan 2-2-0 HUAH! P.S., I don't get anything for SMC. Edited September 22, 2017 by allansc2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jfrei Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) I was 90% P and T IU SMC S and when I filed for an Adjustment disorder it triggered one DBQ which then in turn triggered two increases for my TBI residuals and my PTSD. Now today I am 100% scheduler P and T and SMC S ... Edited September 23, 2017 by jfrei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted September 23, 2017 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 23, 2017 Usually in most cases for increase a DBQ will trigger a C&P...You should be getting the letter any day now don't worry C&P Exams are good especially if you have a favorable DBQ ...> Beware the examiner may examine your ROM jfrei, how do you know that your at 100% scheduler? what % & did they assign for the Adjustment Disorder? As for as I know the only way to get the SMC Is have a 100% S.C. Rating and another separate & distinct S.C. rating at 60% or higher. Unless you got the SMC WITH THE 90% I.U. & they assign the SMC S because of the severity of one of your S.C. Disabilitys? With Exception of the SMC-K for E.D. that SMC is only service connected at 0% but paid an additional 103 month on top of your other ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jfrei Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Buck52 said: Usually in most cases for increase a DBQ will trigger a C&P...You should be getting the letter any day now don't worry C&P Exams are good especially if you have a favorable DBQ ...> Beware the examiner may examine your ROM jfrei, how do you know that your at 100% scheduler? what % & did they assign for the Adjustment Disorder? As for as I know the only way to get the SMC Is have a 100% S.C. Rating and another separate & distinct S.C. rating at 60% or higher. Unless you got the SMC WITH THE 90% I.U. & they assign the SMC S because of the severity of one of your S.C. Disabilitys? With Exception of the SMC-K for E.D. that SMC is only service connected at 0% but paid an additional 103 month on top of your other ratings. this is is how I know I'm 100 scheduler and the P and T came actually before the increase in June and so when I walked in on Friday decision in hand from my winning appeal with my newborn and three year old,. The guy at the front desk looked at my P and T decision with the new decision walked back to the officer in charge of the RO he came out apologized said it's been cleared up now in a new decision sent out but when you get the letter from this morning just disregard it . You are P and T 100 scheduler we made a mistake....In my head wow they actually said they made a mistake never have I heard those words...So ROs apologizing and granting my appeal in 4 weeks when making the SOC maybe something has changed!! Edited September 23, 2017 by jfrei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted September 24, 2017 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 24, 2017 Roger that Buddy Mine says 100% final degree and nothing about IU They included educations Allowances and post 911 GI Bill however it says on e benefits ''Disability's all listed and what the disabiluty is but still no mention of IU with P&T only the 90%combined rating and all my other ratings which only comes out to 190% in VA Math with two SMC's. I need to file another claim for Sleep Apnea Secondary to PTSD Medications but don't won't the headache fighting with them...I am ok with what I get. the MH Doc contacted the sleep clinic a couple years ago and they could not get me in so they choice me out to a private sleep study and diagnose me with mild Sleep Apnea and have me on the old C-PAP Machine. I can't get a VA Doc to fill out a DBQ for secondary /Related to my PTSD Meds And I can't afford an IMO as most Veterans can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I've just hired an independent doctor to fill out a Disability Benefits Questionnaire-DBQ to get an increase in lower lumbar/radiculopathy SC.
I've read a few horror stories where vets have had a DBQ done, only to find themselves at a C&P exam which resulted in reduced %.
Has anyone had this experience? Details please.
All comments welcome as well.
Allan
2-2-0 HUAH!
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pwrslm, thanks for your expertise and great advice. I'm at 20% lower lumbar, and 10% radiculopathy by the way. 190% overall. Allan 2-2-0 HUAH!
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