TDIU Unemployability Claims

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1. P&T notice.

   What does the VA give you to show that you are permanent and total.The BBE didn't have anything directly stating that. My Commissary letter on Ebenefits states "This total disability is considered permanent. You are not scheduled for future examinations." Does that statement mean P&T ? Is there any other documents that would reflect P&T. Seems like there would be more documentation to indicate TDIU P&T. Thanks EDIT. Looking at my summary of benefits letter it states " You are considered to be totally and permanently disabled due solely to your service-connected disabilities" Sounds like P&T but is it?

   Asked by Rocket1949, July 8, 2017

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3. Service connected asthma(30%) submitting claim for severe sleep apnea

   What's up Fellow Vets, I am new to this site and I wanted to explain my case and get advise. I was medically discharged from the Army in 2004 due to a diagnosis of asthma (30% disability). I never had any kind of respiratory problems until I arrived in Germany in 2003. I started experiencing difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, excessive snoring, dry mouth, fatigue, ect. After several trips to the doctor and several tests, the Army doctors diagnosed me with having asthma. I never had asthma so all the symptoms i was experiencing were new to me. Fast forward to 2017, I was having trouble with the hormones in my body. I was experiencing ecessive …

   Asked by Organized_Chaos, September 13, 2017

   • asthma
   • sleep apnea
   • tdiu
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4. C&P for Neck and Back Pain

   I have a C&P coming up in October for Neck/Back pains. While in Iraq in 2004, I fell off of a 916 semi-truck and have buddy statements to verify this. I also have medical proof that I went to the TMC in theater and it was considered a "sprain" and was given light duty for a few days. When I returned home in 2005, I went to the VA and had MRI's done that confirmed I had a bulging disc going away from my spine. Since 2005, I have dealt with varying levels and range of motion and pain. My family doctor wrote a statement for me that he has been treating me for a Bulging Disc and believes that is it Service Connected. My Family Doctor is also a DR in the Army Reserves. My …

   Asked by Rodney Horn, September 13, 2017

   • neck & lumbar
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5. TDIU and the Poverty Level. Help!

   Hi All, I'm currently 90% SC'd and in the process of waiting for IU to be approved. While I'd like to try and be productive and have a small job still, I've read that you can earn up to the poverty level. My question is: Does the VA look at the poverty level for a single person or a family as it pertains to earnings for the year? I'm married with children. Thank you!

   Asked by SecurityForces03, September 12, 2017

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6. hearing loss TDIU worth the possibility of Rating Reduction

   Im currently rated 70% from the VA 50% hearing loss 10% tinitus 10% left shoulder 10% right shoulder 10% right wrist I was recently awarded Social Security Disibility (SSDI) My award letter states Social Security Disibility benifits are awarded due to... Hearing loss Tinitus Right wrist Left shoulder Right shoulder Meiners disease *SO BASICALLY ALL THE SAME DISIBILITIES OTHER THAN THE MEINERS DISEASE* I want to go give the VA copies of my social security award letter... But I am terrified that they may make me do a c@p exam????? I know my VA condi…

   Asked by killemall, February 9, 2017

   • TDIU
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7. Effective Date for TDIU Award

   May 2016 I was awarded 70% ptsd along with in increase in lower back rating with total of 90% which was effective 1 June 2016. I was notified may of 2017 and in June of 2017 I filed for TDIU on the PTSD and lumbar back increase. I received notification today that I was awarded TDIU with an effective date of 1 June 2017. My question: I believe my effective date should be 1 june 2016 the effective date of my ptsd effective date. My file show I was let go from work in feb 2016. any help would be greatly appreciated.... NOTE: i was just diagnosed with moderate to sever sleep apnea. I need help trying to get a nexus letter to file claim for …

   Asked by smith22, August 30, 2017

   • tdiu
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8. C & P exam results for TDIU Claim

   All, I competed my C & P exam for TDIU claim for PTSD and Lumbar DDD. I am uploading the notes from my C & P exam for PTSD. The examiner stated I do not know why you are here because your last C & P was in March. If anyone has experience with interpreting the notes I would appreciate your help. I did delete her extensive notes about what I said about my family and events.... My previous C & P exam was 70% for PTSD and total rating of 90% 40 lumbar ddd and radiculopathy, 10% for each knee, 10% for tinnitus. Also I was just diagnosed with Moderate to severe Sleep apnea.... but I have not filed for disability. I would have to get a…

   Asked by smith22, August 29, 2017

   • c & p exam
   • ptsd
   • tdiu
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9. Should I file for TDIU or do a NOD for 100% PTSD?

   If I was to quit my job and just got PTSD at 70% 6 months ago should I file for TDIU or NOD for 100%?

   Asked by kent101, July 23, 2017

   • ptsd nod tdiu
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10. Will TDIU benefits be cut?

    Does anyone know the facts about the bill Trump signed Sat? Some news reports say " Costs will be paid for by trimming pensions for some Medicaid-eligible veterans and collecting fees for housing loans." I thought the VA groups called this tactic a "non starter" in finding a way to pay for Choice care and would not support it, however, ABC news reports "Veterans groups applauded the bill being signed" I cannot find the bill online, or don't know how. This sounds to me like TDIU recipients are in danger again of having benefits cut.

    Asked by Henrici, August 14, 2017

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11. Wrong Retro date for TDIU P&T and Secondary Conditions

    I recently received my award letter for TDIU and it was made Permanent and Total. I want to thank all of you for your kind advice over the years and teaching me about how I should approach my claim. It has helped in many ways, especially letting me know what to expect. I filed a notice of Intent to file in February 2016 and submitted my claim in August of 2016. In calculating the back pay, they went back only to August 2016 and not February 2016. They said in the letter that since I left work in February 2012, they would only pay me from the date that I filed the claim, August 2016, since I did not file within a year of leaving work. I don't think that is correc…

    Asked by Penelope, August 11, 2017

    • retro pay
    • secondary conditions
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    17 answers
12. Trump signs bill yesterday at golf club Costs will be paid for by trimming pensions for some Medicaid-eligible veterans

    According to at least one news story Trump signs a bill yesterday that will affect older TDIU recipients. I hope I read it wrong as the story was overshadowed by the violence in Virginia. http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/trump-signs-bill-fund-veterans-medical-care-program-49180660

    Asked by Henrici, August 13, 2017

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13. Was recently rated 90 percent in June 2017.Havent worked since Feb 2009.

    What date should I put for the IU claim?Went to school last few years.Should I put 09 date or 2017 date?

    Asked by dsd84dsd, August 9, 2017

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