LKF050813

I have the TDIU claim running concurrently to the s/c increases and new knee claim. I haven’t been able to work since I got out and had no idea what TDIU even was until my husband’s VSO told me I should apply. I also didn’t know I should have done this years ago or pipe up about my left knee while I was still active. The VA did my disability claim and C&P exams a full year before my official discharge…again, I had no idea what was going on and didn’t know to ask any questions. So I’ve been paying out of pocket for surgeries and all of my healthcare because I didn’t know I was 100% covered by the VA.
It’s unfortunate, but I’m thankful to be headed in the right direction now. I’m at 82% and think I can easily get to 90%, but I’d take TDIU in a heartbeat since my conditions are permanent or only getting worse.