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ptsd TDIU and 70% PTSD granted
Goodmorning, Last month I received my decision from the BVA.They granted me TDIU and 70% PTSD back to 1994. My question is will they go back and pay on each separate decision or Does the TDIU decision override the 70% PTSD decision. I was granted TDIU permanent and total in 2010. I filed a claim shortly after that 2010 BVA decision to have them go back to 1994 and BVA just finally granted it. My second question is since they are going back to 1994 on a granted TDIU claim, will I be grandfathered in for future c and p exams. Also, does this decision assist with survivor benefits when I pass away?
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50%
Can a vet file for IU, if he has only 50%,he is 68 years old,or does he have to have 70% for one disability to file or can he have different disabilies that equal 70%,with being 68,what are the odds of getting iu
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tdiu TDIU Question
History: I was increased to 70% last week from 50%. When I filed the latest claim I included TDIU. According to the VSO, it was not considered because I also have an open appeal that includes TDIU. I have not worked since I returned from Iraq in 2004 except to finish out my National Guard enlistment until 2007 because of my issue's. I have never had a Dr. give an opinion that I cannot work. Question: I have a MH appointment tomorrow at the VA clinic. This will be with a Dr. that I have never seen before. Should I ask him for a medical opinion as to whether or not I can work? Any advice would be appreciated.
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tdiu Important case on Extra Schedular TDIU
This is from the 2015 BVA Chairman's Report: http://www.bva.va.gov/docs/Chairmans_Annual_Rpts/BVA2015AR.pdf Wages v. McDonald, 27 Vet. App. 233 (2015): . The Board also found that “medical and lay evidence suggests that the [Appellant] was unable to work prior to December 11, 2009[,] due to service-connected disabilities,” but the Board concluded that it lacked the authority to award TDIU for this period, because the Appellant did not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU in 38 CFR § 4.16(a) and remanded the matter to the Director of Compensation Service (Director) for extra-schedular consideration. The Director denied extra-schedular TDIU under 38 CFR § …
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ptsd TDIU Confusuion
Hello everyone , Here is short version of my story. When i got out of the military in 2007 i was rated 70 disabled. I filed for an increase in 2009 and was awarded one for my PTSD and Back pain and went up to a total rating of 90%. I was rated 70% for PTSD and 40% for back pain and the rest comes from others. I have not worked since 2011 and filed for another increased which was denied. I then file a NOD in August 2008 and have heard nothing about it. When I filed the NOD I also filed to TDIU. I was notified by the VA that they closed the TDIU claim because i had an open appeal. I was baffled by this but now it is no where to be found on ebenefits that I ever …
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tdiu Dismissing my TDIU Claim
I submitted a claim for TDIU and the VA Dismissed it, cancelled it! stated that because i have a appeal in on the conditions i am applying for that they can not accept any new claim on the appealed conditions, so i will not get back pay on the time of filing because i can not file until the appeals are done??? I applied because of cervical ivds with a 4 level fusion 30% and Lubar DDD 20% I am also rated at 70% major depression and 30% Migraines Could anyone tell me how i would refile for TDIU? My appeals are for Lumbar DDD to be rated at 40% which is in accordance with the ROM and my surgeon specifically states i have bilateral radicolpathy in upper an…
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tdiu TDIU question
I'm pretty sure there is information regarding my question somewhere but I'm still little confused on what is the difference between TDIU and P&T? I thought when you are granted TDIU you are automatically 100% and your kids and spouse are subject to chapter 35 benefits? and P&T just means it's permanent?
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tdiu 70% & TDIU Denial
Applied for TDIU three months ago on this last round of claim when my disability went from 50% to 70%. Denied. Today I got a copy of my podiatrist medical records/opinion where he stated that I was being seen for bilateral foot and ankle pain. The doctor opined that my condition is totally disabling. Too many medical conditions in his examination to describe pertaining to my ankles Does the physician's records have much of a positive impact? I am submitting this new evidence along with a new bilateral ankle claim. and a new tdiu claim.
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PTSD 2nd exam in less than 1 year. TDIU request
My VSO and I put in a request for TDIU. I also wonder why E-Benfits shows IU and increase for 100% PTSD when we did not file for 100% PTSD increase? Is this automatic? I am currenty at 80% total, 70% is for PTSD-Combat. My last C&P for PTSD was less than a year ago. 08/12/2015. The doctor that did the new onebelow called it a "REVIEW"??? I was working during the 1st one and I am not now, I resigned in December 2015. Please let me know what you think and please answer my above questions. THANK YOU!! Service Connected Disabilities: ASTHMA,BRONCHIAL (30%-SC) INGUINAL HERNIA (0%-SC) KNEE CONDITION (10%-SC) POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DIS…
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Wait or send incomplete TDUI
I am filling out VBA-21-8940-ARE and i am at the section where it is asking about employment for the last 5 yrs worked. I havent worked since about 2009 so i need to locate my tax returns or something in order to enter the highest gross earnings section. Should i simply send it incomplete to get the process started and wait for them to ask me about the amounts later?
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tdiu Are things changing between SSA and VA regarding unemployability?
So I see the disclaimers everywhere about how they are different agencies and how approval for TDIU doesn't guarantee SSDI and vice versa, even for only SC conditions, and have seen many vets here that have one and not the other. I did the bad thing and checked ebenefits today to see that my status changed from preparation for decision approval to pending notification (with est completion date for Mon-Tue), and back to prep for decision again all today. I was aware that this could happen as many of you have warned so I was prepared and wasn't expecting the status change so soon anyway. But what is worrying is that now there is a new entry under needed from others tab with…
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tdiu tdiu
Is a cancer diagnosis enough by itself to get 100% for TDIU? I already have 70% SC for other issue since effective date of 2010.
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