ptsd My Ssd Case.

[spike]

filed for ssd with the same disabilities on my va claim. The atty is working on it from the start of the claim. My last day at work was March 1. With my GAF of 40 he wants to start with that. I am pending I/U. I am hoping for an increase on my PTSD claim since it was a PTSD issue in which I was medically retiring my position from the employer. It has gotten worse with all this Iraq and Iran crap on the news......I am currently 50% PTSD, 40% Lumbar Disc (Herniation in L4/L5), Bilat knees 20% each, 10 % Scars, and a few other Sc's what do you think my chances are...for ssd approval?

[Philip Rogers]

Based on your age, I think they will try to deny you, however if your atty's any good he'll win at the ALJ level. SSD uses vocational rehab specialists to show that you can work. A couple of favorites are cashier at mini-mart, laundry sorter and security screen monitor. With the PTSD and disc problems you should win but you may have to go to the ALJ level. I'd also try to get the PTSD increased w/the VA, w/a 40GAF. jmo

pr

Edited March 30, 2007 by Philip Rogers

[Pete53]

For what it is worth the fact that a Lawyer took your case indicates a very good chance it will be approved. If you are unable to work and have PTSD you should win.

Good Luck

[robert51]

Based on your age, I think they will try to deny you, however if your atty's any good he'll win at the ALJ level. SSD uses vocational rehab specialists to show that you can work. A couple of favorites are cashier at mini-mart, laundry sorter and security screen monitor. With the PTSD and disc problems you should win but you may have to go to the ALJ level. I'd also try to get the PTSD increased w/the VA, w/a 40GAF. jmo

pr

you are 100% on my case they tried the sorter job as the reason ,, my IMO gave me the keys to a win by saying i could not work 8 hours a day and that was what the AJ said although i could do these type of jobs... greeter , sorter , etc i could not do them full time so i was granted...

[spike]

Here is a change. I was just granted I/U, in record time. About a month and a day. I gave a copy of all 400 pages of my medical records from the most recent VA hospital. I am 90%, I am at 100 % IU, and have my DOD military ID Card for bases. When I had my inital rating for PTSD last year they inicated a future exam in jan 1 2008, to re-evaluate (this is being addressed as I see it is the only reason why I am yet to be P&T). I am wondering if the I/U has any bearing on the SSD case having a greater chance of being granted. I was surprised that it was granted in one month...therefore I wonder about SSD thats been out there since 1 Mar 07.

[Guest Dataman]

Spike;

SSA disapproves most on 1st try. Best guess (hope I am wrong) is you get disapproved. Because "you can work some job they will say".

Hang in there! Will VA 100% TDIU help. Sure cannot hurt. I have similar to your case (40% Back, 20% wrist, some other stuff for 80%) got TDIU (with P&T) in 6 weeks. 2 years almost for SSA. I won in ALJ hearing.

I applied for Voc Rehab and got turned down in the 2 years. They gave me nice letter (Gave to SSA).

ALJ asked why I did not get my other arm fixed (one has had 5 operations and fused). I held up XRay and said I have had enough of surgery.

Who will hire someone who cannot wear shoes and has only limited use of one hand and 30 min on the other?

I won and he said he wouldl approve in the hearing. Got review last year. Approved again.

I was 42 (2000).

Later

[jbasser]

Data man thanks for that post. I too have lumbar issues, severe neck issues, COPD and pulmonary hypertension. I am also 42 and have an ALJ hearing soon. I also like the fact that an IMO stated a person can do things but cant do them in an 8 hoour day.

Ypou folks seeking advice about SSD should take this topic to heart. Know what you are going to get and a good IMO cannot hurt.

Edited May 8, 2007 by jbasser