Stuck at 70% disability. Got 50% for my PTSD. Was told it could be higher if I had told them about my Suicidal thoughts. Got another 20% for a back injury. Nothing for my hearing loss, or for my tinnitus, even though the letter says I definitely have both. what's the best way to get either a percentage for the hearing related issues, or the PTSD increased. My interviewer was very businesslike and I did't feel I could be 100% honest with him.

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And yes, I realize I should have been honest about the suicidal thoughts, but I was in a not so great place at the time and just couldn't open up with the guy.

Your letter will say specifically why you did not meet the next level. Then you need to be honest with yourself and see if you meet that threshold or not. If you do, then go ahead and ask for an increase. If you don’t then remember the VA loves to downgrade as well.

For the tinnitus, is it not service connected?

Also, 50 + 20 is 60%. Something is missing

How's your range of motion? On the back exams you move only until you start to feel something. At that point, STOP. Even if you can power through the pain, don't do it. These issues get work over time and you *won't* always be able to power through.
Tinnitus should be an automatic 10%.

Have you considered reaching out to wounded warrior project? (Assuming you qualify - sounds like yes). They have lawyers and representatives who can assist you in this process. They helped me get mine way higher and were able to point me to like - this is what you’ll need to show etc.

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