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Unofficially today I was granted P andT, and IU from February 2015 to March, then p and t scheduler from March 2015 onward at S rate. I'm not sure how to feel. My path was not as long as many of you, since Nebraska seems to be faster about some things, but I started ultimately at discharge in 2002 and incremented as things presented themselves as needed.
Time to find somewhere to volunteer, and work a little bit, maybe. Time to read the forums on what to do now- im 38. Im not sure what it 'means' yet. Im still processing. -
I filled out the form, and sent them to my former supervisors and they could sign them if they felt that it was an accurate explanation of the issue.
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My counsel told me that you are allowed a 1 yr 'attempt' to work and not be on the dole period for SSDI-however, he was not clear on if it counted 'after' receipt and your hearing and finalization or during the 1-2 yr period leading up to a hearing. I defer to others for expertise on that conundrum.
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First you need to make a decision. IU isn't like unemployment through Dept of Labor. Its a permanent solution, a nuclear option. You 'could' file for increases and if you reach 100% based just on schedular *for most things* you can still work, but if your 100% is based on mental issues you can't work anymore, anyway. IU assumes you cannot work, and its not on again/off again. First your status for work would have to be unemployed or you'll be denied out of the gate. Then you file a claim requesting it, like most other claims. They send a form to the last few employers that you have had asking how your challenges affect your ability to work. Then your disabilities are evaluated to see if you can reach 100% based on schedule alone- if not, then they take into account your request for IU and, if approved, then you are rated X percent, but paid at 100%.
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Does he have any copies of his orders? Letters home to his wife/girlfriend?
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They check your prostate, and your bits more intensively then turn and cough. Ask you a bunch of questions.
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Yup- ED is a 0% rating. Its a system not addressed in the ratings schedule so they shoehorned it in with a bunch of other stuff. SMC's are supposed to cover those situations, and
-k is the one used for ED.
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What are you alleging secondary to what? You can't just go down a list and pick stuff. If you have questions about particular conditions your doctor is probably a better resource. What is secondary for me is not going to be secondary for you, for example.
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Its in pretty much any pamphlet or description of available VA benefits and if it is for a service related rated condition it is supposed to be free. If it is for a non-rated condition then of course there will be a charge for it. I would expect no less- while I appreciate the VA I don't expect them to always do everything for free. With diminishing budgets things cost money. Paying a co pay is not that horrible of a requirement, and if its means tested so that indigent vets dont' have to pay it, all the better.
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Physical injury in records, memory issues, problems with cognitive functions (basic or higher functioning), tremors, physical functional problems. You can find it in the CFR records There are also some presumed connected issues with TBI.
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/new-rules-veterans-disability-related-brain-injury.html
http://www.va.gov/orpm/docs/20080923_am75_scheduleofratingdisabilities_tbi.pdf
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I would think it would go in the other direction-------> back------ radiculopathy/foot/arthritus. NOt sure about flat foot, though. My rating has my extremities radiculopathy secondary to my lower back/ddd.
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100% mental is total and occupational impairment, by definition, so, no work.
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The contrast ratio is pretty hard on the eyes all at once. Thanks for experimenting with the look, though. The B/W theme is pretty good. Just enough grey to dim down the white.
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either an encryption key or possibly a SIM card for cellular data for a computer, most likely.
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As someone that is currently rated 70% for depression/spectrum due to pain, this is a very important point mentioned to get an MH exam and start seeking some help. Even if just to yell at someone for awhile. It does help. There are days when I dont want to get out of bed because I just have a F=All attitude to the world. The rating it nice, too, but honestly it helped me with my wife and kids more than the money. I was having lapses in performance at work, and in a technical field with proprietary data thats a big deal. My reviews were slipping, and ive, over time, lost three jobs because of it, and a Masters degree in progress. At least now I have an idea on WHY and what contributes to that, what my triggers are, and how to better relate to it, and my wife and kids.
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He may not be. Some conditions are not static and will require re-evaluation in a few years.
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You can apply anytime, but you'll probably want to have your highlights of his past medical record for when you have exams from both VA and also SSDI. It makes it easier to keep it fresh on the brain, and also to not forget something if asked off the cuff about a particular challenge he may face. You'll feel a bit like you are living in it/wallowing in it for awhile, but if you treat it like a term paper in school, e.g. make an outline of the 'high points' of his record the examiner(s) will have an easier time of it. I went to my mental C&P with about 15 pages already typed up with a coversheet of my current medications and the last few exam notes from the VA Blue Button option on MyHealthVA. Most of it I just printed off and then hit it with a highlighter. I put it in a folder (physically) and also saved it on my computer. I update as necessary, and print off again when I need to. It keeps my story straight and I don't forget anything important.
The Comp and Pen exam will be an examination of his entire record (whatever VA has, anyway) with a really long questionairre that your examiner will go through. It will probably take about an hour if they go through it all and your husband doesnt have to stop too often to rest. My TDIU exam was mostly for mental not physical, so there may be side trips during that day for imaging or other tests that I didnt have. One of the questions that the C&P examiner is supposed to address is what functional limitations your husband is subject to and how they affect employment. They are not supposed to say "Veteran 'A' is unemployable....." but to opine on the things that challenge your husband in working his particular field with his conditions, and what level of social and occupational impairment they have. The rater will then take the entirety of their record and apply the opinions of the examiner and the rest of the record of note and then make a determination of if they can work.
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i HATE this status. My IU MH C&P (alphabet soup, sorry!) has been here at this stage for over three weeks. My C&P for MH states total occupational and social impairment and my physical C&P still shows 30* or less of movement lumbar spine (so, nothing new there). I kinda hoped that would mean it would move quickly but its been stuck for several days. Im at 90% scheduler now. Wolves at the door, money troubles, yadda yadda. Ive only not worked since March. I can't understand that many of you have lasted months and in some cases years in status limbo like this.
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SOunds great. Im glad you had a favorable outcome. THose of you that go this route make sure that the medical practitioner is a specialist in their area, if you can get one, rather than a GP too.
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Congratulations!
IU wont change your disability percentage, it will remain 70, you just will be paid at the 100 percent rate due to IU.
If you want to check ebenefits, dig deeper. Look at your AB8 letter, which will tell you the amount paid,
Other than contacting your lawyer, you need to be patient.
Good point on this, Bronco. I ALWAYS forget this, that IU doesn't change the percentage on the AB8 letter. Thank you for reminding me.
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Back to 2010? Wow. Don't forget to investigate specifically Handi plates (if you need them) and most state colleges (and some private schools, both post secondary and even elementary/HS privates) have a Tuition waiver for dependents for 100 % veterans. Many states waive property taxes-takes a BIG chunk off your mortgage there, and some states also waive personal property taxes (like cars). Student loans cancellation is a definite plus, also.
And, I would investigate the possibility of informing your creditors that you are 100% disabled, and/or possibly (advice by a lawyer, please) filing for BK since your wait has most likely been punctuated by unpaid/late bills, cancellations, repossessions, etc.
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relax now.
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How does he know if it hasn't been finalized yet? Ebenefits MIGHT NOT BE UP TO DATE, TOO. Stupid caps lock..
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depends on the cost of living, etc. where he is. IF you get SSDI you can't work, or only work temporarily for a short period of time to see if you can re-acclimate to the workforce.
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Get on FMLA if you can at least, that will let give you some time to sort things out. As for the SSDI, well, unless you have an attorney, you'll probably get denied your first time or two out- I had about 2 inches of documentation courtesy of MyVetHealth and still was shot down. Looking at 100% from VA right now, pending. Hang in there. Ive been there all this last year. PM me if you need anything or want to talk it out.
I can't breathe....
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That was the weird part. I left work in March. VA rated IU from February until May, then from May on P and T (most of my CandPs were in May). Not much retro, but ive been doing this a bit at a time, not filing for all contentions outright from discharge. Knowing now what I do, would I have done it different? Maybe. I probably lost out somewhere along the way, but ultimately I woke up this AM not feeling like a failure for not having a job and wondering when the next bill was going to get paid and how. This also bolsters my SSDI application considerably. My lawyer was understandably thrilled (for many motivations, im sure)