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nlualum82
Here we go again! Some of you will remember my tales of woe from working at the post office.
Under the current economic conditions, they are discussing another early retirement offering.
Their usual qualifications are "at least 50 with at least 20 years on the job". I missed the last one by a few months, so I didn't even check up on it.
If they offer the same thing again, I'll be eligible. I am otherwise 5 years 2 months 1 week and 2 days from being able to retire on my 56th birthday - desirable whether feasible or not.
Because they deduct from your check by each early year, it has not been my best option.
One of my main questions is: Would I be eligible for any other additional income like TDIU?
I am rated at 90% currently, one of those for whom that last stretch to 100% looks as wide as the Grand Canyon.
70% PTSD
50% bilateral hearing loss
10% bilateral tinnitus
10% otitis
10% L knee injury
10% L knee degenerative osteoarthritis
That is 90% VA math. The only one likely to increase is my rating for hearing, and at 60 or 70% I believe I would still be 90%.
I have a son almost through his first year of college, and I am paying for it - got about a $200/mo. increase for that. Sure would be nice to get the $2500 or so a quarter tuition off my back.
Anyone know? I would really like to get away from the post office, but could not replace the income. I lack real qualifications for anything, and I can't imagine who would even want to hire me with my conditions.
I haven't pursued anything yet, probably because with my level of anxiety, I'd need to be absolutely sure of a positive outcome in a reasonable amount of time.
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