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I've been rated 70% bipolar and 10% tinnitus for about 5 years. Before that I had a lower rating for depression for nearly 10. My va psychologist wrote a letter saying in his medical opinion I won't...
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I didn't get a IU form when I got my decision. I haven't been able to hold a job since I left the navy and with two hospital stays and a few times in 2014 that my doctor wanted me to go to the...
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Another question, I was scheduled for a new C & P review in August before I put in this claim. i'm not really expecting a decision before then so will they still do the review while working this...
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My mental C&P examiner did not want anyone else's dx, notes or anything. The claims processor/rater should review the whole file when making his decisions. The VA shrinks letter should carry lots...
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Sorry it took so long to reply. I was doing VR&E program before but wasn't able to complete due to both physical and mental health reasons. My counselor knew I had to take time off because of this...
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Fullmetal what kind of evidence will help? I already sent a medical opinion letter in and all my medical care has been through the VA except one hospital stay that they have the records for from my...
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sabrem wrote:Fullmetal what kind of evidence will help? I already sent a medical opinion letter in and all my medical care has been through the VA except one hospital stay that they have the records...
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fullmetal wrote:70% Bipolar rating is not enough for IU, you need more evidence.fullmetal-You really need to post correct information. If you do not know, then refer to the CFRs. The criteria for IU...
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BROVET beat me to it! Every Veteran's situation is different. Just because it did/didn't work that way for one, doesn't mean it will/won't for another. And just for clarification, the OP has been...
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BROVET wrote:fullmetal wrote:70% Bipolar rating is not enough for IU, you need more evidence. fullmetal-You really need to post correct information. If you do not know, then refer to the CFRs. The...
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70% mental is enough for IU.On the VR&E issue I submitted a letter of "infeasibility" written by my VR&E councellor with my IU claim. My IU claim was approved this month.Apparently when you...
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So I've submitted a vr&e infeasiblity letter as evidence. I don't have enough work credits for ssdi though. My c&p exam was a joke it lasted less then 20 minutes and it seemed she had her mind...
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my exam was about the same but the rater saw it differently. Good luck to you.
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fullmetal wrote:70% Bipolar rating is not enough for IU, you need more evidence.fullmetal, If this post did not mean what it says then you need to choose your words more carefully and say what you...
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Looks like my claim is being held up by one of my former employers not filling out a form 21-4192. The VA is now asking me to get it filled out by them. Is this a really imporant form? What will...
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sabrem, One of the raters posted information on this subject. From what I remember the VA sends out the form to your former employer and a copy is also sent to you in a development letter for you to...
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When no one at my former employer (Census Bureau) could be found I filled out a STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF CLAIM 21-4138 telling all the ways I tried to contact and attached a copy of my W-2. My VSO...
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fullmetal wrote:70% Bipolar rating is not enough for IU, you need more evidence.Maybe.......Ya never how the VA is thinking in these matters, so I think they look at each claim individually, therefore...
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In most cases today all that a past employer is going to do is verify your work dates and position. They will not provide other information for concern about liability.
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