TDIU without Dr. opinion

[Patricia Leigh]

Hello fellow veterans!  My question is this.  My psychologist at a VA facility told me he does "not provide letters with regard to unemployability."  Not that he opined negatively, but that he simply doesn't do it!  Now PTSD programs (Cinncinnati) in their brochure say they will not provide any letters with regard to VA benefits.  I have now moved to Vietnam in order to be able to live (got my ticket right before my decision that gave me 70% arghhh!) so any ideas what I can do now?  I have a truly horrible work history but mostly I would quit because the stress would be too much.  This was before I had any benefits to lean on, I simply lost everything and became homeless.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks.

[Berta]

When they awarded the 70% did the decision mention TDIU?

Do you receive SSDI- and if so is it for the same VA disability?

And did the VA know of the SSDI- if you do get it?

Do you have a copy of the actual C & P exam for the PTSD?

The rating usually depends on whatever the C & P doctor states as to your ability to be employed.

I am posting the link to VA's FMP but I know you have it-

https://www.va.gov/communitycare/programs/veterans/fmp/index.asp

I have not ever seen here any major complaints about this service-I hope it works OK for you .

 

 

 

[Richard1954]

On 12/5/2018 at 5:01 AM, Patricia Leigh said:

Hello fellow veterans!  My question is this.  My psychologist at a VA facility told me he does "not provide letters with regard to unemployability."  Not that he opined negatively, but that he simply doesn't do it!  Now PTSD programs (Cinncinnati) in their brochure say they will not provide any letters with regard to VA benefits.  I have now moved to Vietnam in order to be able to live (got my ticket right before my decision that gave me 70% arghhh!) so any ideas what I can do now?  I have a truly horrible work history but mostly I would quit because the stress would be too much.  This was before I had any benefits to lean on, I simply lost everything and became homeless.  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks.

It is my understanding a VA doctor must provide a statement if asked for one .. see the attached VA  Directive that as far as I know has not be revoked.

VHA Directive 2000-029 VA doctor statements.pdf