Going for an increase for PTSD. Will VA look at my other disabilities?

[mcarter985]

Good morning!  I'm thinking about going after an increase for my PTSD rating (currently at 50%).  If I do this, will the VA look at my other ratings for possible decrease?  For background, I'm 73, I've had my ratings for about 9 years (Tennitis at 10%, Heart Disease at 60%, and PTSD at 50%.  Total is 80%.  Thanks in advance for your help!

[Stayfocus]

On 2/27/2023 at 6:50 AM, mcarter985 said:

Good morning!  I'm thinking about going after an increase for my PTSD rating (currently at 50%).  If I do this, will the VA look at my other ratings for possible decrease?  For background, I'm 73, I've had my ratings for about 9 years (Tennitis at 10%, Heart Disease at 60%, and PTSD at 50%.  Total is 80%.  Thanks in advance for your help!

Why don’t you consider tdiu

[Whodat]

TDUI isn't a bad choice at all for some people. My personal opinion, it is the fastest way to get to get to a hundred. 

 

[john999]

Yes, if you can't work anyway I would take TDIU ASAP.  I did that back in 2002. I had a 70% rating and no job.  I got TDIU and along with a disability  pension and SSA I was able to pay the bills.