awarded TDIU, 90% overall. seeking P&T

[abnrgr88]

I was awarded 100% TDIU in June 2017. since then, unrelated to that claim, i had a 13 level spinal fusion. back already is rated 20% (compressed vert. arthritis). The DAV rep i was given has told me not to file for an increase. Be happy with what i have gotten. Said i am being paid for 100%, dont rock the boat so to speak. Surgery was 4 months ago and i have been in P.T. for 2 months. I believe i am in line for an increase. i now have a 19 inch scar up the center of my back. T2-L2. limited ROM and alot of PAIN. My goal, P&T. I lost health insurance for my family when i went out of work. This along with others not available with TDIU. Any suggestions?  Thank you!  RLTW

[Gastone]

Then ther's the MI Nam Vet, 72 yrs old, Awarded IU T & P No Future Exams Scheduled, back in 2015 after getting a PTSD Award of 70%. I posted about his Reduction Dilemma, about a month ago. He filed his appeal but will have to wait for a final Decision.

Everything was fine, 100% Comp monthly, then he file for a New Secondary issue on behalf of his 25 yr old daughter with a learning disability. On the advice of his DAV Rep, he filed even though her condition isn't listed as AO Vet Child's disability. The VSR talked him into filing, hoping for a Hail-Mary Retro Award "IF" the condition ever gets associated with AO in the future.

The filing of the New Claim got him scheduled for a PTSD Re-Exam C & P. He claims the reduction Letter indicated his PTSD Rating was being lowered to 0% from 70% SC. I can't believe it but I saw the Negative DBQ. The Psychiatrist stated that he still has PTSD but is no longer experiencing any symptoms.

[Buck52]

Roger that john

[abnrgr88]

Gentleman i want to thank you for all of your experience and help. My wife and i have been carrying the whole load of forms, docs, personal letters, leg work, etc.....well i should say she has! Ranger wife, need i say more! lol.Looks like we need to change direction from what azimuth we were given by VSO. Hope to be in touch with You all soon. Thanks again. RLTW

[Trapperx6]

Isn't it true that after age 55 , they can't lower your rating?

[abnrgr88]

Trapperx6,   i have no idea. i am not as well versed as most on this site. try Gastone, berta, broncovet...

[Berta]

There are 194 decisions at the BVA web site in the year 2017 so far that come up under a search for ‘Vietnam service  ‘ and ‘ reduction.’

Every year at the site has at least 100 or more appeals from Vietnam vets for proposed reductions.

I would think most Vietnam vets are way above 55 years of age these days because the Vietnam War ended 42 years ago….and were obviously not except from a proposed reduction.Many of the proposed reductions involve AO  prostate cancer reductions, a few for AO CAD reductions, some for PTSD etc etc…….

Here is a link to all of them:

https://www.index.va.gov/search/va/bva_search.jsp?QT=Vietnam+service&EW=proposed+reduction&AT=PTSD&ET=&RPP=10&DB=2017&DB=2016&DB=2015&DB=2014&DB=2013&DB=2012&DB=2011&DB=2010&DB=2009&DB=2008&DB=2007&DB=2006&DB=2005&DB=2004&DB=2003&DB=2002&DB=2001&DB=2000&DB=1999&DB=1998&DB=1997&DB=1996&DB=1995&DB=1994&DB=1993&DB=1992