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Figured it would be helpful to share this info. - In June 2018, I retained the services of a disability attorney and applied for SSDI. He requested and received "all" my medical records from the VA and elsewhere. SSDI denied. Appeal was denied. Now we go before the judge for it in...

I was told nearly the same thing by my attorney earlier this year (2018). Initial SSDI application (May '18) (with disability attorney representation) was denied. Appeal was denied. Now we'll be going to court. I received a court date notification about a month after my second denial. Time...

Re-eval went well. I was eval'd by a civilian psychologist. He's former Army---he nailed exactly my issues. Best doc I've had yet...and he only knew me for an hour or two! Guess it just depends on the doctor you get. Very pleased with how that went though. I made sure the TDRL office...

Ncumm---I had a re-eval done earlier this year. My VSO filed for increases on just about everything I had...plus IU. Because of that, they re-eval'd me on almost everything. Most ratings stayed the same, PTSD went up and I was awarded IU. But I think the reason I was re-eval'd on everything...

Thanks for the response. I wish the VA was more clear on the rating decision.

Just received rating decision letter that indicated I have been awarded Individual Unemployability. My ratings add up to 90%, but now I'm being paid at the 100% level. My rating decision letter also indicates I receive Chapter 35 benefits; Dependents Educational Benefits. One of the...

Were your unfitting conditions "combat-related" or "combat zone" or both? I believe I heard that if they are "combat zone", then they are tax free...even if they aren't "combat-related".

I'm also Air Force and just started my first TDRL re-eval. I chose to go the civilian provider route, but as Jeremyays92 said, I was given the option for MTF or VA/civilian provider to perform the evaluation. When I chose the civilian provider route, the AF sent specific instructions on what...

Unless I'm missing something, the only way you get both when medically retired under 20 YOS is if you are awarded CRSC. This is my case.

Warrior---For myself and others in the same boat, what would you recommend for increasing the DoD PTSD rating resulting in a potential overall DoD rating increase (ex. 70%-to 75%)? During IDES, DoD matches the ratings VA provides. However, once on TDRL and coming up for a re-eval, DoD doesn't...

adbarnett5---I'm in a similar situation having been put on TDRL in Oct '16 with a 50% PTSD rating and 30% asthma rating for a overall DoD rating of 70%. I'm actually just now starting the 1st TDRL re-evaluation process. For me, I've been seeing civilian provider doing group therapy nearly once...

So I called the VA 1800 line and spoke to a very nice lady about this. She was able to pull my record up and she said PTSD was the only item that will definitely be re-evaluated...which I already knew. As for all other disabilities on my record, she said there is no indication that they WILL...

Follow up once a year for every condition you've been rated on? How would your doctor know it is permanent in the VAs eyes? Most doctors that Im used to seeing will only see you for one issue at a time. If I were to go in and drop every VA rated condition I have on him at the same...

Warrior...question for you. I just noticed your ratings. You're 100% VA and 70% DoD. I've read that DoD limits percentages to 75% maximum. Do your unfitting conditions add up or round up to 70%? Just wondering if DoD awards 75% retirement in cases where the non-fitting condition ratings add...

Not sure what exactly helped. My Air Force MH guy was a little POS...his letter didn't say much. I had multiple buddy letters from pilots I flew with and my commander (whom i also flew with). Basically, I had multiple pieces of evidence that all supported each other. I was hoping for PDRL...

--Does anyone know what the current ACTUAL re-evaluation time frame is for the VA? The books says a re-eval will be conducted within 5 years since rating award, but I read others that are never re-eval'd at all. If a re-evaluation is scheduled based on potential for your disability to get...

It was a partial award, but I received what I was hoping for. Not sure if it was the re-write or what. I do know I had overwhelming documents supporting it. I attribute this award to not only this forum, but a shithot Wounded Warrior Rep at AFPC. She worked hard on this and got multiple...

Update: Just received approval from the CRSC office. Awarded 50% for PTSD and 10% Tinnitus. So yes, drone operators CAN get CRSC. Wouldn't have happened without the generous help from members on this forum. Thank you.

Thought I'd update this. CRSC board just awarded total 60%; 50% for PTSD and 10% for Tinnitus. So, yes, drone operators can get CRSC. Happy Valentines Day.

Haven't found an answer for this anywhere... If I am employed while on TDRL, what documentation do I need to show the VA or PEB when my TDRL re-evaluation comes up in six months? Are there forms to fill out or is it just word of mouth? What about self-employment? I know that being employed...