A veteran got 70% for a C&P exam for PTSD in 2008. He was afraid to tell the C&P Doctor that he try to kill himself after 3 years being ETS from the Army. He thought that he would be lock up in a mental Hospital for rest of his life. I'm asking the Hadit.com veterans should he ask the VARO to give him 100% for PTSD? I need a answer before I put in a claim for Him.

Hi Maurice,


Has the veteran considered filing for individual unemployability?

If the Veteran is not working he should file for at least TDIU and if he is working he should be very happy with what he has.

Maurice - as you know it will depend on his medical evidence he has amassed since that C&P exam. Take a good look at it before you jump. If it is weak then suggest he gather what he needs first.

If you think it will support it go for it. I would as has already been recommended apply for tdiu if he is not working.

Maurice,
If any of his MH doc's have stated he is IU due to his
PTSD I would file for an increase for IU.
jmho,
carlie

Yes,He has been IU since 1/2/09

i have been 70% IU and PT for 5 years and they still denied my claim for 100% plus hinted a new CP would be called and i might be raised to 100%or lowered... forget it they will find a way to screw you every time

If he's (SC'D at 70% for PTSD) being paid at 100% due to IU -
What is his reason to push for the 100% PTSD rating ?
carlie

I commend you for helping your fellow veteran, Maurice. However, I believe that another claim for an increase in PTSD disability rating, based on the new evidence that he was afraid to tell the C&P doctor that he tried to commit suicide after 3 years ETS from the army, could require another C&P exam. You also report that he has been on IU since 1/2/09. I understand his concern for justice, and getting the proper rating for his PTSD, as well as the security of a 100% rating. IU can make one feel insecure and temporary. From what you report, he deserves the 100%. As you know, 100% PTSD requires the vet to be unemployable anyway. By filing a NOD or a new claim, the vet will have to go through the process again. He has probably gone through a lot to get his IU comp. This new action will cause torment, sleepless nights, and gnashing of teeth, once again. Waiting months or years in limbo for a favorable outcome must be weighed against a reduction in his PTSD rating and losing his IU due to a new future incompetent C&P exam, or an incompetent VARO rater's denial. Is the vet up for the gamble? Would the process push him over the edge??? I know that IU is different and feels less secure than a 100%SC rating. In this case, either way, he can't work and keep his rating. IMHO, this looks like a train wreck waiting to happen.

Thanks you,Hadit.com Veterans friends. I will tell him to stay on IU and Not to apply for PTSD for 100%. Good luck with your claims too. Thanks you again