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[e.greeley]

Hello All,

I am confused about my claim for TDIU. Does my claim meet the criteria for TDIU? (service connected disabilities listed below)

Does the 70% major depressive disorder, my VA treatment records and about 2 years of work out of 10 years prove my inability to secure a gainful occupation? Can I use this same evidence to get social security? I have read so much about both subjects but my anxiety just goes up and I lose focus.

Does anyone have advice?

Can I reach my service officer by email? would this be considered too intrusive? I hate the phone ringing (jump out of my skin) and driving down there seems very difficult if not insurmountable. I am taking my Prozac, (prescribed by the VAMC) but I am not doing well.

Thanks for your help.

[Berta]

The 70% should have triggered VA to consider TDIU when you got that-unless you were working-

have you formally applied for TDIU yourself?

Your profile says you are 100%-

the VA doesn't award TDIU on top of that.

If a medical doctor states that your SC disabilities prevent you from attaining and retaining substantial employment- that will help get TDIU-

what is the 100% for? an independent disability-separate from what you claim caused you to be TDIU? I am confused here.

I am sure your rep would give you his/her email addy-

but that doesnt mean they will get to reading it right away.

[Berta]

gee- I read the bottom of your signature- and couldn't edit-if the MDD gets up to 100% then the 60% psoriasis should kick in the SMC S award.

Do you need special creams to medicate the psoriasas? creams or lotions that could wear out your clothes?If so you should be eligible for the clothing allowance.

[BMCS00]

gee- I read the bottom of your signature- and couldn't edit-if the MDD gets up to 100% then the 60% psoriasis should kick in the SMC S award.

Do you need special creams to medicate the psoriasas? creams or lotions that could wear out your clothes?If so you should be eligible for the clothing allowance.

Hi Berta,

I have a question for you but it's slightly off-topic.

Where you said; "... creams or lotions that could wear out your clothes? If so you should be eligible for the clothing allowance."

My question is this; Do you know if the clothing allowance would apply to footwear? I have custom orthotics made by the VA in Togus, and they tear the heck out of the insides of my shoes. They are some pretty heavy duty orthotics. I have to wear them in hiking boots because they are too big for regular shoes. Does that sound like the clothing allowance would apply? Do you know where I can read more about it or how to request it?

Thanks,

--Jim

[Ricky]

BM - it should qualify. anything needed by you in the orthotics arena or as Berta stated, creams or lotions for a skin disability normally applies. You have to write up an claim just as you would for a disability claim, Then submit it to your supporting VAMC's orthopedic department. Call them and they will tell you the name of the rep that handles claims for the clothing allowance. I forget at this moment what part of CFR 38 discusses the clothing allowance but just do a quick scan of CFR 38 and you will find it. Good luck

[Pete53]

It should but than you know the VA and its really up to the whim of a person who sits deep in the bowels of the VAMC and not at the VARO.

[Berta]

The clothing allowance should apply to any damage that orthopedics do to your clothing.

"An annual clothing allowance as specified in 38 U.S.C.A. §

1162 is payable when the Chief Medical Director or designee

certifies that because of a service-connected disability a

prosthetic or orthopedic appliance is worn or used which

tends to wear or tear the veteran's clothing, or that because

of use of a physician prescribed medication for a skin

condition which is due to a service-connected disability

produces irreparable damage to the veteran's outer garments.

38 C.F.R. § 3.810(a)(2)."

Here is the form:

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-8678-fill.pdf

I think you can apply on this form right through the VA web -or just [rint this off, fill out ,sign, copy and mail---

does he mail this to the Chief Med Director of his VAMC or to the VARO? Anyone know?

Edited January 6, 2008 by Berta