Xeno,
Although this isnt a short post Ill be glad to answer any specific q/s u send to keep my ramblin to a minimum.
IM currently 10% Tinnitus, 10% Hand injury and 0% Hearing loss. I havent filed for Migraines, Vertigo, TBI and I left out 2 others. GERD and IBS.
In short Im accumulatin evidence that meets the criteria under VA regs before filing initially for Migraines, Vertigo, TBI, GERD and IBS.
Regardless of obtainin 100% or IU for PTSD Im going to file for the others. Im gonna fight. I havent even cracked a smile cause I dont care bout money. I reckon thats the PTSD talkin. I dont even feel relieved. I am on a mission. I want to see it acknowledged by the Gov't on paper and Im ready for the fight now for 100% PTSD alone. I have more than enough evidence for that now. Most of the time the vet is given a lower rating on initial claim. I expected that! But we all know it all depends on whos lookin at ur claim regardless of what ANYONE else says.
ANYONE who needs help just ask. I have put alot of time into this VA stuff so as to not to have to fight many yrs down the road like the older vets. All along the way I have kept my integrity, honesty and values bout myself.
For all u who r new dont forget u r the only one who really cares bout ur claim.
SO lets git to work on those VA claims. Noone is gonna do it for u! Remember its a 2 front fight. Claims and gittin treatment.
Jason, I still owe u an email and goin over it all to make sure Im coverin what I need to make clear to you. This 70% PTSD rating will be a big kicker on the PEB decision? Im ready for that fight too!
Carnelli, Let me tell u it was the research. I counted all my copies of VA research papers and it came to over 1000. And thats not counting my VA file. I have over 1000 PEB/MEB research copies as of now. Some might say thats overkill but I say I better to do the homework now than later. And I will git the decision I deserve! HOOOAH!!!!!
I know. I will eventually copy it all to CD to share. I will expect a bottle of JD for compensation. LOL
Salute to all the combat vets
And everyone needs to thank Jason for starting this site. Some wouldnt have a dime if it wasnt for him. He hasnt helped me with the VA stuff but he is a valuable asset wid dis MEB/PEB stuff. Jason U can now expect royalties. LOL
Hope all enjoyed Memorial weekend
Jack