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Inidividual Unemployability Iu Help

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jack81mm

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Bear wid me plz,

Im at crossroads on wether to file for IU or other claims like Migraines and Vertigo that I feel are present because of diagonesed TBI.

Im also 70% PTSD n total 80%. DO not work. Cant work because of these conditions. VA pscyh DRS have written letters stating that I cant work and clinically why I cant work.

Ive been advise by VA n legion rep to submit claim for IU and have the proof from the VA DR wid the letter. I havin trouble in my mind on pursin anything that says that I cant work like IU. I have no intentions of obtainin work at this point as I know I cant do it cause of said conditions. Hopefully it will git better in the future. I figured that pursuing claims wqid other conditions I have might git me to 100%. I hat to be labeled wid anythin that say unemployable.

I also havent filed for SSDI as Im havin the same problems within my mind wid pursing it.

Migraines @50% and Vertigo @30% along wid 80% total will not git me to 100% so maybe filin for IU might be the best bet.

any opinions...

THX to alll thatst serve

JACK

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If he ain't working what does filing for SSD matter? And, getting IU for mental disorders is very common. Obviously, I think he WOULD want to do all these things i.e. work at walmart, voc rehab...etc. but if you can't you can't. You're playing shrink with him and I would expect his own Psych would tell him this stuff.

aNDHE CAN WORK EVEN IF GETTING ssd. sPECIFICLLY, HE CAN WORK 9 MONTHS MAKING AS MUCH MONEY AS HE CAN WITHOUT OFFSET.

frank

I would not file for ssdi, you close options if you have ssdi..

I don't think the pysch letter will get you IU.. my opinion.

Personally I think the VA has in in their minds that mental conditions can be treated and you will eventually improve. Or at least that is the policy of the VA and influences their rating decisions.

The way you should try for IU is through migrainines and vertigo. Get a neurologist to sign off and you got a slam dunk for IU.

The other thing you should do is try to get employment.. Whether it is with the census as a temp or Walmart.. try and get work.. even show up a few days. Who cares.. try and get past your problems. it will not hurt you,and will probably help.

Enroll in Vocrehab.. try and improve yourself.. Besides it pays well.

Build a case that you are trying.. as the VA wants you too.. It will not be held against you.

After you get Vocrehab, do classes for a few semesters..

Then go to your neurologist.. .say you are trying vocrehab and having issues.. say you are going to file for IU, but you need help from him/her.. ask if their medical opinion suppports it...

Then file for IU... If you are awarded IU you can always go back to work if you want, you can even do Vocrehab ( they actually encourage it, the vochrehab counslers don't ).

If you get ssdi.. you close the working door, and vocrehab.. and trying to get work to help your IU claim

my .02... keep in mind I am heavily medicated right now and just rambling....

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aNDHE CAN WORK EVEN IF GETTING ssd. sPECIFICLLY, HE CAN WORK 9 MONTHS MAKING AS MUCH MONEY AS HE CAN WITHOUT OFFSET.

frank

How many people would take this risk ?

Not me.

jmho,

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It's not a risk, it's a regulation. It's called 9-month trial work period. Also, even if he gets SSD he can go back to work anytime he wants. It's his choice if he does go back to work. In the mean time, if he can't work, at least he's getting a monthly check.

frank

How many people would take this risk ?

Not me.

jmho,

carlie

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He is not going to get vocrehab with ssdi... that is why i said it closes some options..

and yeah there are slam dunks with TDIU, just not with mental disorders. you can go check the stats for yourself.. like I said my paranoid ranints.. Read the cfr for IU, it clearly states the slam dunks.

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It's not a risk, it's a regulation. It's called 9-month trial work period.

frank

I am very familiar with the trial work period, so is my sister-in-law Judy,

as she has been employed at SSA almost long enough to retire.

This is one of their favorite red flags - just let your taxes start being

taken out of your paycheck on a regular basis, after awhile start looking

over your shoulder and smile for the camera.

jmho,

carlie

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