Legal Question in Veterans Law in Oregon

veteran's claim denied

I was discharged from the army in 1970 with a mental disorder at

100%. It was rated as 100% by the VA. They kept me at 100 % and then with each susequent exam they down graded me eventually to 0 %.

I did not appeal because the VA Dr. saw thinking and health improvements with Sychophrenia

that was my diagnosis.

I've been rated at 100% for PTSD

since 2003.

I did not appeal my previous ratings because I had no medical

proof of any kind except what the

VA told me as they didn't have PTSD at the time.

I now have proof of service connection for PTSD but they say I did'nt appeal before one year was up each time I was down graded

so I'm denied for not appealing sooner.

What recourse do I have now since the true dianonis has been

proven?


Asked on 7/22/08, 2:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patrick Tracy Patrick J. Tracy, Esq, P.E.,

Re: veteran's claim denied

The claim can be reopened at the time that "new and material evidence" is presented to the VA. Contact one of the service organizations such as the DAV or PVA and the like to assist you with refiling your claim.

Good luck!

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Answered on 7/22/08, 2:09 pm


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