TDIU Unemployability Claims

1,234 questions in this forum

1. Can I pastor a church???

   I'm at 90% (paid at 100%), total & permanant, and unemployable(thru VA, with no reeval scheduled) I also get SS Disability, but now I have an opportunity to pastor a small church. Would I lose everything if I take the position? Or could I take it if I kept the income under the poverty level?

   Asked by The Ebony Lion, October 5, 2021

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3. TDIU 100% P & T Beneficary Employment

   Hello all sad to hear of this Great site going down was and still is of Great help to Me and many Others - I am 100% P and T TDIU how can I give My preferences to My Son to open the Postal exam and what do I submit ? I found the area that talks about My Spouse using My 10% preference and even My Mom? but what of My Son ? THX in advance Patrick = THX for ALL You Guys have done for Us for many yrs now it was Most appreciated = Fair Sailing: )

   Asked by Shellback-, November 17, 2022

   • veterans preference
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4. Things are a lot faster now

   I did a full claim when I retired about 11 years go. Been 60% and steadily working. After surgery and other back problems, I finally quit procrastinating and filed for an increase due to my deteriorating back. From the time I submitted, which was super easy online, to my C&P exam was two weeks. My most recent MRI showed severe foraminal stenosis on both sides multiple levels. I also added radicupathy to the list. The examiner only measured me bending forward. It did not help that I was having back spasms at the time of the visit. How long is it taking for the VA rater to complete?

   Asked by StrikeZ, November 6, 2022

   • lumbar
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5. TDIU question

   I haven't worked for 10 years because of my lumbar spine pain and anxiety, I recently received an increase from 60% to 80% due to additional cervical spine deteriation and radiculopathy. Would I be eligible for TDIU if I haven't worked in such a long time?

   Asked by Pat63, September 21, 2022

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6. 100% P&T at 63 Years - Can I submit to have more disabilities service connected?

   I am rated at 70/50/40/40/10 (100%) scheduler AND 100% IU. My letter says P&T. My concern is that I have some issues that were dropped by the VA (specifically glaucoma) when they approved my 100%. As a note, I was 50/50/10/10/10 prior to C&P's that qualified me for the current ratings. I had submitted glaucoma with the UI and increase claim, and the glaucoma shows up as claimed but not service connected. I am trying to understand if I should push this to be SC? I am getting great care from the VA for my eyes, and I have to say, everything else. My concern is that I will eventually go blind and there may need to be modifications done to my home for…

   Asked by DDS77, July 16, 2022

   • p&t
   • service connection
   • tdiu
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7. TDIU for Dummies

   I swear I looked in the pinned post, but I guess I didn't see anything, or it wasn't clear. I am ready to file a claim for TDIU. Currently at 90% combined with 70% of that being PTSD. So, I meet the 70/60/40 rule since one of my ratings is greater than 60%. Also, I have been fired from 2 jobs within the past year, and most recently, it was due to (my thoughts) my PTSD (we have filed a complaint with EEOC for that as well) because I missed too much work for doctors appointments and such. Background out of the way now... Is there a "How to file TDIU for Dummies" guide somewhere around here? Last claim I filed was on ebenefits, but as I understand that has now…

   Asked by Smirak, September 20, 2021

   • tdiu
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8. IU permanent after age 70? Where is this confirmed?

   Good Evening All, I have not posted in a long while, but I trust the knowledge of the crowd here on Hadit, and especially some of you really well VA versed people. My question is, where does it state - indicate, officially, that when you have been granted IU, after being 70years old or having IU when you become 70 years old, the you become P&T? ptsdlawyers oom - states: "Once the claim of TDIU is granted, many Veterans then wonder whether it’s permanent. While TDIU can be permanent, that isn’t necessarily so. If a Veteran receives TDIU, the VA may determine that their condition has improved sufficiently enough for them to sustain gai…

   Asked by VN-Vet, July 1, 2022

   • age 70 iu
   • iu
   • p&t iu
   • tdiu
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9. TDIU at 90%

   Can I get dental at this rating?

   Asked by Dennis K. Richards, July 1, 2022

   • benefits
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10. Super fast TDIU application response

    I submitted my TDIU application on Monday with DAV VSO assistance (yesterday, January 31st), and the next day it's already up on VA.gov asking me to upload documents. The timeline shows that a reviewer is already assigned. If any of you know my story about the delays created by my ex-attorney in my want for TDIU, then you will see this is a win for me.

    Asked by Rivet62, February 2, 2022

    • tdiu processing
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11. TDIU - buying duplex

    I am rated at 90% with TDIU. I also have Social Security Disability I make 150 per month off pension from state I know I am not allowed to earn any substantial income but I am looking at maybe a duplex up to a quadplex (but rare with 3 bedrooms) home. I will live in one of the units VA Home loan program will cover up to quadplex (as least thats what I have been told as long as I do live in one of the units) I am wanting to do this because most of my income comes from the federal government, and if for some reason one or the other or even both stops.. i wil at least have my home being paid for buy renters hopefully (thats the plan) Social…

    Asked by kevin4998, February 19, 2018

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12. Appeal or Supplemental Claim

    So I got my decision letter a week or so ago. I was denied increase fro 70% PTSD to 100%, due to me not meeting the criteria for 100% according to the CFR. I was also denied TDIU because my former employers would not send back the 21-4192. I had an appointment with my local VA office and they were clueless. They stated that since it was my responsibility to ensure that the 21-4192 were returned, and the employers didn't return, that is why my claim for TDIU was denied. However, So, the question is, what's the better option? Should I appeal the decision, or should I open a supplemental claim? I have also read that if the 21-4192 is not filled out by the employ…

    Asked by Smirak, December 31, 2021

    • tdiu
    • tdiu va form 21-4192
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13. Can TDIU P&T be reduced or new evaluation exams requested?

    I just found my benefits summary letter on VA.gov has been updated. My combined schedular rating remains at 80%. My letter says that I will be compensated at the 100% rate due to my TDIU. It goes on to say that I am considered Totally and Permanently disabled. Two questions, actually...does this make me eligible for ALL of the 100% benefits in addition to the compensation?...and does Permanent & Total mean that it's locked in for life with no future exams or possibility of reduction or withdrawal? I understand that it can be revoked if I become substantially and gainfully employed, so we don't need to discuss that aspect. If I remain unemployed for the rest of my life…

    Asked by Tango India Mike, April 16, 2022

    • tdiu
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