Voc Rehab Denial opinion from Counselor

[silverdollar22]

Hello everyone, I’ve been reading about VR and the effects it has on TDIU. Recently I applied for VR and after the class and paperwork I talked with the VRC about my SC disabilities and how they affect my ability to work. She told me that it appeared that I wouldn’t benefit from VR and that I couldn’t even attempt to start my own business with my drone and Ariel photography. I left feeling down on myself because what the heck was I going to do then! She said to contact her in a few days to talk about IL opinion. When I contacted her she said she would have to wait to get my PCP to agree with her decision! Is this normal? Is it up to my PCP to agree with her in order to receive the confirmation on not being able to find gainful employment? 

If this is the case I may be in trouble because my PCP is out of the country until the middle of July! Should I continue to bug the VR lady so she won’t forget about me? 

[Buck52]

You need to find it in your medical notes  as to what the VRC mention about you would not benefit from the VR /E Program due to your S.C. Disabilities..that will help you get the IU 

Your Quote above

''She told me that it appeared that I wouldn’t benefit from VR and that I couldn’t even attempt to start my own business with my drone and Ariel photography.'' I left feeling down ''

Its almost meaning the same thing as if they said this

''It is not feaisable to retrain this veteran at this time due to his S.C. Disabilities. ''

so use that as credible evidence in your claim for IU.

[silverdollar22]

What about the VRC saying that she had to get with my PCP to sign the paperwork? Would the VRC’s notes still show up in my VA notes?  

[vetquest]

Your VRC appointment should be in your C file.  Move forward as Buck advised.

[Guest L]

also - when ever the PCP is not available - a substitute is always assigned- to cover any patient issues.... FYI - so technically on your side you are never without a PCP - just not your PCP 

[silverdollar22]

L  Your right but, they rotate her replacement every 2 days. So, that means a different doctor every two days!  I tried to get one of the replacements doctors to help me with short term disability paperwork and they pitched a fit. 

[Buck52]

Most PCP won't help with a claim  they are to busy and most just don't won't to get involved.

If you use MyHealthevet  you can print off the medical notes from that.

If you have not done so?... Request your C-FILE and service and medical records from NRPC in St Louis Mo, you could  possibly find some good information in those to help substantiate your claim  if you have probative and credible evidence the first time around  it could save you years of frustration and Appeals.  getting your claim approved the first time around.

if you don't use Myhealthyvet  you can do to your ROMR (Release of medical Records) at your local VAMC  Sign a FOIA Form and ask them to give you copies  of ...say the last 3 years or what ever you need, if you have had tons of medical help using the VA they will be a lot of records..so if you know what you want and can remember the dates  that procedure was done  request that...

you may want to file an ITF (Intent to file) it starts your EED and gives you a year to gather up your evidence (records) for your claim. (but you don't have to if you don't want to) I certainly recommend it if this is a first time claim!