Tabletop C and P exam for Increase.. Please read

[Austin]

Yesterday when reviewing my medical records I noticed an examiner did a C and P/DBQ addendum. Im currently 70 percent and submitted for an increase(12 months ago) and also filed for IU(2 months ago). I don't know what this nexus means and would like to know if the exam was for the IU or increase claim. This examiner did a table top review as I wasn't present for it. See below:

Please utilize this form when responding to VBA requests for either addendums    or clarifications of prior VHA examination reports.        This Veteran was seen for a C&P examination in December, 2017. At that time    it was felt that the most appropriate diagnosis was that of a mood disorder,    which was considered to be severe. At that time it was noted that the Veteran    had been able to complete a college degree.
    In July of this year the Veteran was admitted to inpatient treatment, which    he successfully completed, and he continued in treatment throught the    remainder of this year. Treatment notes reference some improvement in
    functioning, with the Veteran reporting boredom.
    At this point, given the available information, I believe it is as likely as    not that the Veteran's severe mood disorder would make it impossible for him    to maintain employment over an extended period of time. 
    Perhaps vocational rehabilitation, combined with his continuing in treatment    might make it possible for him to obtain and maintain employment at a later 

So my question is.. Does the nexus look favorable? What was this exam for(IU or my increase)? My increase is in front of the DRO and was filed in December of last year after my initial award. The IU claim was only filled a month or two ago. The C and P exam was done 15 days ago. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated 

 

[Buck52]

I don;t think you have reason to worry  but I'm not saying they will award you the IU.

It all depends on your symptoms and the severity of them  that's how they rate MH Condition 

you can look at the rating schedule for your MH Condition by your C&P EXAM the boxes check   the symptoms checked  it looks favorable to me if you apply for the IU. Other wise they will probably rate you at 50%/or 70%

It will be interesting to see there reason an bases of a denial.

[Buck52]

Remember when you apply for IU  your asking for an increase  but you have to apply for the IU they don't just give it to you  other wise they wil rate you according to your symptoms.

now if you get a 70% or higher rating up to 90% and you have proved to them you can't work because of your S,C, DISABILITY  then the rater has the responsibility to infer the IU.  Sometimes they fail to do this   which will cause you to Appeal the decision

so in your claim you need to request the IU Be Awarded...if you can't work because of your s.c. condition.and have medical evidence to support that..

[Austin]

Request the IU being awwarded? How do I do that through my attorney? 

[Austin]

The 5103 response form. It wants that too. I looked all over and couldn’t find the form.

[Berta]

They might have failed to even send it-

That happened to me- I still have their letter stating 5103 enclosed and it is still stapled with no 5103 form-

I filed an IRIS complaint and probably called them as well.

If you tell me the name of the VARO I am sure I have contact #s for their Director and VSCMs.

Or you can contact IRIS and the main VA web site-and file a complaint.

The 5103 waiver is our VCAA rights and I think they have a deadline for it- so best to do something fast-

I think VA is closed today-not sure-and open Wednesday-

 

 

 

 

[Austin]

I received no 5103, I also emailed all my contact attempts for my employers to the attorney. My attorneys are out for Christmas and they don’t like me doing things without their consent.. which I can’t get until they get back. 

Yes, I have buddy statements for the rape.

i have strong evidence on the IU minus the employment forms.  

I believe they rated me 70 percent based on being exacerbated in the service. I beiebe my RO is the North Little Rock office. 

I’m worried Im screwed. Ebennies moved from evidence needed from you to gathering evidence.