[Individual Unemployability]

You did not post the one opinion which matters most: Your docs. Did he/she say, to the effect, you are unable to maintain substantial gainful employment due to SC conditions?? If he did so state, your chances are good. If not, you are likely going to need an IMO/IME to get IU.

This being said, I agree with Berta that SSD's interpretation of your medical records, that is, them awarding SSD for SC conditions, is important, maybe even probative.

Thank you for the replies! Yes, I have had a VA neuropsychologist state in my medical records many times that it's not feasible for me to work and/or attend school because of my service-connected illness/difficulties and side effects from my medications.

"It will have a lot to do with how bad is your PTSD" I am at 50% for my mental health (PTSD, Bi Polar, anxiety and adjustment disorder); 20& for back and 10% for knee.

[Individual Unemployability]

Hello,

I am 60% service-connected with my largest percentage being in the mental health area. I applied for IU and had a few questions about the process and my chances of approval. I was recently approved for Social Security Disability retroacted from my onset date of April 2011. There findings were solely based of my VA medical records. I was also recently deemed unfit to continue with vocational rehabilitation, because of the problems with my illnesses and learning disabilities. My vocational rehabilitation counselor has written a letter of insolvency that was sent to the VA.

Given the fact I was approved for SSD based off my VA records and can't complete vocational rehabilitation, are my chances pretty favorable for IU? Also, does anybody know what the C & P's are like with an IU claim. I would greatly appreciate any advice, help and guidance anyone can provide me. Thank you!

Steve