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Do I have to quit my job?

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Splinter

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Hello everyone. See Below for what I received from VA

 

A little about me currently. I have a job that is very low stress (work nights no people no stress) very secure because I work in a mountain so im surrounded by granite. I work on computers so it engages my mind and keeps me as active as possible and is my passion. So my question is do I have to quit my job? Thanks!

 

June 23, 1999 June 30, 2019

VA Benefit InformationSummary of benefit informationYou have one or more service-connected disabilities:Yes         Your combined service-connected evaluation is:100%               You are considered to be totally and permanently disabled due solely to your service-connected disabilities:Yes           The effective date of when you became totally and permanently disabled due to your service-connected disabilities:July 01, 2019

major depression disorder, recurrent, severe, post traumatic stress disorder, insomnia disorder and eating disorder, NOS                    100%                          Service Connected

 

SMC-S1

Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (s) and 38 CFR 3.350(i) on account of major depression disorder, recurrent, severe, post traumatic stress disorder, insomnia disorder and eating disorder, NOS rated 100 percent and additional service-connected disabilities of migraine including migraine variants, tinnitus, independently ratable at 60 percent or more from 07/01/2019.

SMC-K1

Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (s) and 38 CFR 3.350(i) on account of major depression disorder, recurrent, severe, post traumatic stress disorder, insomnia disorder and eating disorder, NOS rated 100 percent and additional service-connected disabilities of migraine including migraine variants, tinnitus, independently ratable at 60 percent or more from 07/01/2019.

 

Thanks all!

 

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@Splinter Congratulations on your win!

If you previously had a disability rating with the VA then you should keep an eye on your bank accounts for payments posting. This is worth sharing on the Success Stories forum.

 

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Hi Guys so I got my BWE yesterday and there is a statement in there that reads something to the effect of awarded SMC due to housebound. I am housebound because

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and all my other ratings equal above 60%... So now my next question does it still hold true that I dont have to quit my job? I know it may sound stupid, but as we all know 100% disabled doesnt mean what it says and P&T does not mean what it says so does housebound mean what it says?

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I'am fairly sure you can work if your 100% scheduler rated?

Its  somewhat rare to see a veteran still work who has a couple of SMC awards  especially with a  100%PTSD Rating.

 SMC H.B   is suppose to mean the veteran can't leave home for work  due to his/her being housebound  and the severity of his/her disability[s.

However if your 100% scheduler rated  you can work.

It's the TDIU Veterans that are not suppose to be working.

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4 minutes ago, Buck52 said:

I'am fairly sure you can work if your 100% scheduler rated?

Its  somewhat rare to see a veteran still work who has a couple of SMC awards  especially with a  100%PTSD Rating.

 SMC H.B   is suppose to mean the veteran can't leave home for work  due to his/her being housebound  and the severity of his/her disability[s.

However if your 100% scheduler rated  you can work.

It's the TDIU Veterans that are not suppose to be working.

Yea I thought I was in that weird category. I have bad days and I have very bad days. But I am able to pull myself together for 12 hours 3-4 days a week to work alone in a building by myself. Its basically me at home but not...

I am not TDIU but I do have the 100% mental health. I dont think I am going to risk and probably just put in my two weeks notice soon

 

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Are you rated for both of these conditions/disease?

1.Major depression and

2. PTSD both? at the same time? from what you posted it looks like they have you rated for both mental conditions?

I don't think I ever seen a veteran rated for both at the same time?

Maybe its new or VA has made some changes?

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Yep I am rated for all that stuff in that block. They do have different diagnostic codes, however in the DSM V they throw them all into one category.

 

Thats also just one of my many SC Disabilities. the full list is attached. copied from ebenefits

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