TDIU Unemployability Claims

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1. IU Help

   Listed below is the letter I received from Voc Rehab. Will it help with a IU claim? I performed a comprehensive evaluation of the above referenced veteran’s current situation as it applies to the potential to complete a program of rehabilitation services and profit from these services by returning to suitable gainful employment. As a matter of course, every evaluation includes a thorough examination of the veteran’s records including available medical documentation. All other issues concerning reasonable feasibility for a program of services are explored. The above referenced veteran is determined to be currently infeasible to participate in a program of rehabilitation s…

   Asked by MOMO68, September 4, 2015

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3. degenerative arthritis IU being redueced because of VA fast letter 13-13

   My benefits are being reduced as of October 1, 2015 going from 80%, being paid at 100% for unemployability, to 70% no TDIU Main reason. VA fast letter 13-13. Currently: Changes: Pes planus, bilateral severe deformity left foot ( prior to surgery) 50% Pes planus bilateral, status post Flexor Digitorum Longus 30% avascular necrosis with deformity, status post fusion, left ankle 20% Mild degenerative disc disease, lumbar spine 10% Osteoarthritis right knee …

   Asked by Cybernick1, September 3, 2015

   • iu reduction
   • TDIU
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4. Your Claim Is Currently Being Forwarded To Va Central Office In Order To Make A Determination On Iu Based On Extra Schedular

   As the topic title suggests, that is the latest status of my claim. I applied in Dec. 2008 for various claims, was denied for all except 0% for a skin condition and I appealed the most important one, that of Ankylosing Spondylitis which they said was not service connected. It goes back to my service from 1977 to 1985, and was quite difficult to make the nexus. Around December of 2012 I won the appeal, and was awarded 30% for AS. And the skin condition claim was remanded back by VBA. Then in April 2013 I was awarded various percentages for the skin conditions, 50%, 10%, 10% and 2 at 0%. So I was then 70% combined. I then opened a new claim for IU, I have been …

   Asked by Limekiln Vet, March 28, 2014

   • extra schedular
   • iu
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5. ptsd Iu Claim Showing "second Signature" In Gathering Evidence Phase

   Hello all, My first post here, so bear with me... My husband was medically retired after 13 years in March of 2014. His initial rating was 90% SC for PTSD, back issues, migraines, TMJ, knee issues and TBI. We had no idea what IU was until November of 2014, when they increased his PTSD to 70% and told us they had deferred the claim. We waited several months for the "future correspondence" they mentioned in the rating letter, but ended up filing the IU claim on ebenefits January 2015. We have had most of the typical delays, but are finally starting to see some movement in his claim during the last week. C&P was completed in March and up until June, when eben…

   Asked by Spiderwebbs, August 2, 2015

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6. ptsd Iu Success

   Hi guys posting this a little late as it was actually completed awhile ago. Anyway my situation was the following. 70% Army TDRL 90% VA on Soc Sec disability and pending CRSC. I spoke with a VA benefits person (DAV I think) who had an office set up at the local VA in Richmond. She said that filing for IU would not be that big of deal just send in my soc sec award letter. I was somewhat more skeptical than her on this as nothing I have applied for yet has been "no big deal." Well I was wrong she sent in my letter from soc sec (early 2015) and it came back 3 weeks later approved to be paid at the 100% level and T/P. I guess the lesson learned here for me would have be…

   Asked by 10mtnvet, July 28, 2015

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7. Congress Considering Age Limit On Iu Awards

   If enacted, this will, at least in the immediate future, effect Vietnam veterans more than any other group. Vet Groups Warn Hill Not to Act on Aging of ‘IU’ Claimants Read more: http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2015/07/vet-groups-warn-hill-not-to-act-on-aging-of-iu-claimants/#ixzz3gWt9LjRX MilitaryAdvantage.Military.com

   Asked by gs106, July 21, 2015

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8. tdiu Dro Or Bva

   I have a TDIU claim that is awaiting to go to BVA since September 2011. I have a docket number. I recently put in a DBQ and IME saying I can't work at all and my condition is Catastrophic 100% disabling Permanent and total with reasonable medical certainty. I also have a Not Feasible for employment letter by Voc Rehab and am on social security. I now found out my case went to a DRO for review. Is this standard procedure for DRO to pull a case waiting for BVA and to relook at the case? Is this in my favor. I put in for TDIU could they give me Schedular rating instead. I still don't want to lose my place in line at BVA if the DRO denies some or part of my new…

   Asked by Jay, July 16, 2015

   • bva
   • dbq
   • ime
   • TDIU
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9. tdiu Awarded Tdui, But Does That Mean I'm T&p Also?

   OK so I finally got an answer on the TDUI Today I got the actual letter from the VA about my TDIU award. My combined rating is still 70%, but they'll be paying me at 100% with no examinations scheduled in the future. Does this mean I get the benefits of 100% total and am permanent and can ask for property tax exemption and the such? I don't want to ask or presume anything that I shouldn't get or are entitled to. Is it because no examinations are scheduled that I am Permament and Total even though my service connected is 70%. Very confusing. Can someone explain all this to me...please...thanks This is what My VA letter says in Ebennies:VA Benefit Information You have …

   Asked by bassrunnin, May 5, 2015

   • TDIU
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10. 70% Seeking Iu Please Help

    Hello, I have been reading up on this issue but have come to a wall. I need some advice. I am rated at 50%MDD/panic disorder but haven't had many appointments lately due to losing my job and moving. I just had two appointments at behavioral health to intake at my new location. Hopeful. I am also rated 30% asthma 10% for each knee 0% for nerve pain (disagree) 70% total I was terminated for the usual run of issues relating directly to people with MDD and panic/anxiety and those who cannot stand for more than 15 min without excruciating nerve pain in their leg. My shifts were 12 hours all on my feet. Thoth min lunch. I filed for IU on e bennies. Now they want …

    Asked by ablehart, July 14, 2015

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11. tdiu Va Can Better Ensure Unemployability Decisions Are Well Supported

    http://www.veteranslawlibrary.com/ Jul. 2, 2015: The GAO issued a report --- No. GAO-15-464, VA Can Better Ensure Unemployability Decisions are Well Supported Congressional Budget committee has propose some changes to TDIU claims that my help in some ways but hurt in others. Page 28-35 has the recommendations if you don't want to read all of it.

    Asked by RUREADY, July 14, 2015

    • TDIU
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12. tdiu Tdiu Denied

    When my husband went to his tdiu appt . The doc was frustrated bc QTCnever sent him any medical records at all so he soles based his opinion off the 45 mins he spent with him . Is this normal ? Do u know If ur doc who did the exam had any of your medical notes ? Thanks for your time

    Asked by Warrior, July 13, 2015

    • TDIU
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13. ptsd Iu Specialty Services

    Hello, I currently am receiving 100% for IU. Does this qualify me for dental services? I spoke with someone at the VA the other day, and she said that since it was a temporary rating, I was not eligable for dental care. I used to have no problem getting dental work done at my previous facility, but now, they are saying I don't qualify for it. Are they correct? My IU is based on PTSD.

    Asked by MarineLCpl, July 13, 2015

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