question What are the steps in the appeal process for a 70% PTSD rating?

[Protocol]

Tried to get a higher rating for my PTSD, still stuck at 70% though. However, I put in for an appeal. How's this appeal process supposed to work now?

 

[greg]

You really need to dig up some new and applicable evidence to back up your VA claim. And remember, landing a 70% disability rating is no small victory, so congrats there.

 

[troppy]

You really need to dig into that decision letter. It'll break down why you're at 70%, and then you can figure out what's missing to hit that 100% mark.

 

[Finestal]

I'd suggest taking that primary condition's rating and attempting to connect any secondaries you've got before appealing but still stack evidence for a supplemental.

There might be smaller disabilities you haven't thought much about because they're not a major hassle in our lives yet, like:

• GERD, especially since PTSD meds might trigger acid reflux
• Prostrating migraines from the stress that anxiety causes
• Sleep apnea, with PTSD throwing causing sleep disturbances

Worst case, in my opinion, and if they apply to your life and you can get them service-connected, you get two 10% disabilities from those and move up to a combined 80% rating.