Claim For Iu

[majrrich]

I have been awaiting a decision on my claim for IU I contacted the VA by telephone and they said they needed a form 4192 filled by my employer. I previously filled out the 4192 for myself since I was self employed and an independent contractor. My employer at the frim that hired me. Will not fill out anything and wants nothing to do with me. He says I cost him a lot of money by my attitude.

Any suggestions on how I should handle this would be greatly appreciated

[jbasser]

Employers are not obligated to do so.

[majrrich]

Thanks for the reply, So the RO will rate the claim without the form from the employer. Should I contact them and let them know a statement will not be provided by my employer??

Thanks

Rich

[jbasser]

Employers are not obligated to do so.

The VA should request it on your behalf.

[cowgirl]

When I put in for tdiu the va vcaa statement told me the paperwork they needed was the employers statement and listed them by name. Lucky, I was able to encourage that office to complete thier task. I did double check with the 1800 telephone # and let them know that I would try to secure the paper also. The vcaa statement encouraged me to assist, in their roundabout vague statement way.

I figure your situation may be about the same as an old claim of mine when a doc cleared their files after 7 years and couldnt provide records, just stated that I was a 'former' patient of theirs. I'm guessing the VA considered a sort of 'non-response statement' . Then I suppose the VA then found a form of closure or lack of information, because they rated my case.

For tdiu I'm just not sure how lack of an employers response would affect their validation of gainful income. Don't tax forms have your employer's name and address for that matter?

Best to ya, cg

Edited May 5, 2008 by cowgirl