tdiu Does Filing For Unemployability Slow Down A Ratings Decision?

[AB2WK]

I am presently getting 40% for degenerative disk disease and I have a claim for secondary conditions that has been in ratings since May. I was told I could file for unemployability but it would further delay the claim already in ratings. Should I wait for a rating decision or file now? Thanks, John

[Billyboy]

I would file now. As soon as I was rated 50% for MDD I filed for 100% tdiu. The VA told me I could not receive 100% because I did not meet the requirements. Later I was move from 50% to 70% and granted 100% tdiu. Apply for it and when you receive it there will be back pay. bill

[william n]

I am presently getting 40% for degenerative disk disease and I have a claim for secondary conditions that has been in ratings since May. I was told I could file for unemployability but it would further delay the claim already in ratings. Should I wait for a rating decision or file now? Thanks, John

if i could chime in here,,, John, i get what your saying..have you received your VCAA letter yet for the secondary claim?? i think you may have,,sooooo, if your secondary claim is in ratings it is probably too far along to regress at this point.File for TDIU NOW, like they say..each day you don't you lose the possibility of $$$...i know you were concerned if it would put the brakes on..right? we'll again, i don't think it will, effect your secondary claim being sent back too square one,again..its much to far along I think????May??mmmmmmmm File it !!!!! peace, William n

[Berta]

Yep- this will give you the earliest effective date possible for an eventual TDIU award.

[AB2WK]

Thanks for your replies, I will be filing this week. I hope you all have a great and prosporous new year. John