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tdiu My C&p Exam, Is This Good, What Will Happen?
My C&P exam for TDIU for mental disorder (70%, decide last year, effective date 2005). My TDIU claim was filed right after last year's grant of 70% for mental disorder. My C&P exam for TDIU last month, the psych said I cannot work sitting or physical. Will the Region go by that, is that good enough for them to grant TDIU? I mean that and the record which shows I have not worked in far longer than all that because I cannot get or sustain gainful employment. What do you think will happen now? Thanks,
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tdiu Va Bait And Switch On Tdiu Claims
To my fellow veterans, I share this bait and switch story in dealing with the VARO Montgomery, AL adjudicator who has the initial "M" for the last name. This adjudicator denied my Unemployability claim filed last June 2010, but SSA approved my disability that same month. This adjudicator denied me because of only reviewing my clinical notes May 2009--from a clinical dietitian ; and read only one set of doctor's findings out of 4 doctor's findings from SSA. This adjudicator did not review my Health Summaries, which are the diagnosis from each VA doctor they sent me to. This adjudicator did not review the other set of medical diagnosis from each SSA doctor/ This…
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tdiu Temp Tdiu
If a vet was injured in July of 2008 and filed for TDIU in May of 2009, would that vet get Temporary TDIU. When filed he just asked for TDIU, he didn't ask for temporary TDIU. In his retro payment and award letter it doesn't mention anything about temporary TDIU. Can he do a NOD on that because he was well within the 1 year period for filing. Thanks in advance for your replies.
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tdiu Filing For Tdiu And Ssd
I start off with not knowing where am going! As the doctor's give me more med's to fight the AO prostate cancer and the other thing going wrong (PN) and getting sicker from the med's.The medication am on make's me weak and sick, but without it I will kick the bucket. I find myself missing more work at lease 2days or more a week. I'm out of vacation and sick time. My employer is been ok with it so far and think that will end.. So last week file for TDIU thru the 800-number , my question is what doc's should i get together? If I lose my job, I need to my direction for insurance for wife. I know i can file for CHAMPVA , but is that my best opition? VA has me at 100% scd …
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ptsd What Does Tdiu Do To Appeal Awards And Retro
My question is if you file for TDIU and at the same time are filing an appeal (appealing for an increase) and both are granted what happens? Does the date of TDIU award date replace the date of other awards? Do you loose that retro? Here's my specifics. On my first and only claim for disability I applied for numerous conditions and was awarded for some (physical conditions) and it was retroactive to May 09. It took the VA additional time to award my PTSD portion of this original claim, but I was paid retroactively to May 09 on this also. It was 50% on PTSD, which made it I am at 70% at this point. I still have time to file my NOD on the PTSD (yes this is how long…
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tdiu Why Do You Veterans Wait? Tell Me, What Are You Waiting For?
I have, over the last couple months, heard several of our new (and some not so new) Hadit members make statements such as "We're waiting, and as soon as we get an increase in my disability percentage well, then we're going to file for TDIU." REALLY? GEE? WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU WAITING FOR? NO, REALLY, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? If you even have the hint of possible success in filing for TDIU, DO NOT WAIT for some other increase, or whatever. JUST FILE your form 21-8940. BECAUSE YOU ARE COSTING YOURSELF MONEY. SERIOUS MONEY! After all, when you file the proper form, you ARE filing for an increase. If you do NOT file the "proper form" then the VA is not going to "inferr"…
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ptsd Tdiu For Meds Side Effects
I'M WRITING TODAY ABOUT MY BROTHER, A VN MARINE, WITH A DISABILITY RATING OF 90%. HE TAKES TWENTY-ONE(21) ACTIVE MEDS FROM THE TAMPA VA. DISABILITIES: PTSD(50%), CAD(30%), PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY UPPER & LOWER EXTREMITIES(20%/20%/20%/20%/20%)TINNINUS(10%)SMC(ED). IN 2008 HE WAS DENIED UI, VA DIVIDED EACH DISABILITY AND REASONED NOT ONE OF THESE ON THEIR OWN QUALIFIED FOR IU BUT COULD DO LIGHT WORK. BEING DEPRESSED AND IN PAIN HE LET THE APPEAL YEAR PASS BYE. ON 3/16/2011 HE HAD A STENT IMPLANT. AGAIN, THE DOCTORS ARE SAYING "YOUR GOOD, JUST EXERCISE AND EAT HEALTHY YOU'LL BE OK". WITH THE STENT AND NEW MEDS, HE IS FATIGUED, DEPRESSED MORE THAN EVER. I'M TRYING T…
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tdiu C & P Exam
Hi everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone has advice for a first timer at all of this. I submitted my claims in July 2009. I still haven't heard anything back from the VA. My rep doesn't seem to really care, he just tells me to wait longer. Is this the norm? I am about to lose my house in 30 days because of unemployability. Any hints or advice on how to get the VA to hurry the !$#* up? Thanks Jon
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tdiu Not Sure What To Do
Allright so I am trying to fill out my tdiu form and I can't remember all these dates. I don't even remember the doctors I have seen with rhe exception of the ones I am seeing know. Should I even bother with this? How important is it to have exact info for thes things? Grrrrr so frustrated.
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hypertension Awarded Tdiu While Still At 100% Temp For Prostate Cancer
I want to share this because I have not heard of another case like mine. I hope this encourages someone. I had radical PC surgery on Aug 2008, tumor was Gleason 9, very aggressive. 90 days after surgery PSA was at 22 which meant cancer cells still distant somewhere in the body. We decided on combined radiation & hormone therapy, I also had radiation of my breasts because hormone therapy can cause breasts to enlarge, I thought at first that wouldn't be so bad I could wear my wifes bras, she didn't think it was funny, always try to keep a sense of humor. I am a Vietnam Vet and SC for type II Diabetes, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy left leg, stage 3 kidney disea…
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ptsd Tdiu Claim
I filed for TDIU. I am currently at 80% and have not worked since 2007 due to SC issues with DM II, PTSD, GAD and PN. I just completed my c&p for General Medical and PTSD. The diagnosis for PN states: Effect on usual occupation and resulting work problem: Pain and inability to perform duties Effect on occupational activity: Pain Effect of the problem on usual daily activities: Pain Are there effects of the problem on usual daily activities: Yes Description of effects: Due to the pain returned remains mostly sedentary DMII Diagnosis Effect on usual occupation: Increased absenteeism Effect on occupational activity: Lack of stamina; decreased strength: upee…
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tdiu Questions Regarding A Possible Claim For Tdiu
Let me begin by saying that this forum is a great resource for disabled vets like ourselves to get assistance. Thanks! I was just approached by a neighbor last week regarding TDIU for myself. I am rated 60% SC and have been for over 10 years. I'm 40% left knee [had three surgeries], 20% right knee [had two surgeries], 10% back pain [no surgeries....yet], 10% OCD [VA prescribed medication] plus 0%-10% for other SC ailments. I have been unemployed since September 2008. I had to stop working my last job due to the fact I could not continue working due to the stress and strain on my knees and back. I have made NUMEROUS attempts over the last 1.5 years at finding…
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