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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?

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Jay,

Thanks for the post.

Given how the VA changes their regulations after BVA rulings and the Congressional testimony you quote is from 2005, do you have a current regulatory reference for no more C&P exams after P&T is given? How about listing those BVA cases.

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The VA should not be calling any veteran in that is P&T without new and material evidence to warrant it. It says so clearly in the regs, it's been handed down that way by the BVA over and over and the VA's top brass has made it clear in senate hearings. The only reason a P&T vet should be called in is if there is some reason to do so.

If they do so, you need to fight it and get a senator involved...not only is it the regulation, but it's just common sense; if the medical evidence says that you are permanently disabled that doesn't mean you are permanently disabled but may get better. It means PERMANENT! Don't let them fool you with this nonsense...if they send you for a C&P for a P&T condition CUE it immediately and send them the reg saying they can't....if need be I'll dig up the senate notes in which several top VA folks said no future exams for P&T vets....this is a clear black and white issue!

I think what triggered my CP even though i am 70 IU PT from 2002 and over 55 is when i came to the Philippines i wanted to be seen by a doctor for service connected PTSD and they gave me a real clown and the reason they gave me a clown is they the VA were only willing to pay 10$ a visit even though the going rate is $20 per hour so i started seeing a doctor on my own twice a month...The VA waited 7 months and then hit with the CP i am sure they were thinking ... ha ha ha he stoped going to the doctor must be cured now... Well i turned in my report from my IMO and so there was no problem with my rate but i still see the doctor IMO and expect the VA every year to try to catch me as they think self cured

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