Unqualified C&P Exam Psychologist

[DSIG]

LHI just sent me the details for my C&P exam appointment. This is for a PTSD increase claim. I looked up the doctor and even though there wasn’t much on him I found that he is a child psychologist, doesn’t have many and good reviews, wrote a book about social justice for children with disabilities that he sells on Amazon for $12 and was deposed for his professional credentials. One review says ‘I can’t believe this guy still has his license’.  I’m including a link to his creepy deposition. Where does LHI find these doctors and how can I get this changed?  Do I go to VA and ask for another contractor or take it up with LHI?

www.dpdlaw.com/weistuc.htm

[john999]

If you can get SC'ed for sleep apnea that could get you 50%.  I had 70% and got another 60% and that did not get me to 100%.  I actually had 70%,60%, 20% and four 10% ratings.  That got me to 90%. I got another 40%, 30% and five 20% ratings and that finally got me to 100%. I had TDIU and I was not trying for 100%.  It was an accident. I wanted to keep track of my DMII and I believed it was getting worse, so I filed for an increase.  Unless I can get more money I am not filing any more claims.  IMO there is no point unless they is more money at the end of the trail.  If you are in a protected work environment you could file for TDIU and still work.  It could get tricky if VA disputes your protected work environment.  VA thinks every vet is trying to put one over on them.  They would spend a million bucks to see you don't get an extra $500 a month.

[pacmanx1]

Look at it this way, most veterans that are rated a combined 100% schedular has an actual rating of about 240% in real math but VA math only gets them to 100%. It's sad that a veteran has to go through the things that we do but it is the way that it is, and we must fight for our benefits.

[john999]

You are right Pacman.  You have to fight for your benefits.  I just fight for money these days.