tdiu Poll : When You Were Rated Unemployable Iu

[cowgirl]

Was there a clear statement on your c&p exam declaring your unemployability? And did that statement appear on the rating decision?

Did the examiner or rating decision say "I feel, I believe, I declare .vet is unemployable? totally unemployable?'

a.unemployable due to service connected health condtions? or b.unemployable by reason of service-connected disabilities" or

c.unemployable because of service connected conditions"

[darkhorse]

Cowgirl, neither of of those for me. It was just straight out that I was totally disabled due to my SC issues.

dh

Was there a clear statement on your c&p exam declaring your unemployability? And did that statement appear on the rating decision?

Did the examiner or rating decision say "I feel, I believe, I declare .vet is unemployable? totally unemployable?'

a.unemployable due to service connected health condtions? or b.unemployable by reason of service-connected disabilities" or

c.unemployable because of service connected conditions"

Edited September 24, 2009 by darkhorse

[LarryJ]

Was there a clear statement on your c&p exam declaring your unemployability? And did that statement appear on the rating decision?

Did the examiner or rating decision say "I feel, I believe, I declare .vet is unemployable? totally unemployable?'

a.unemployable due to service connected health condtions? or b.unemployable by reason of service-connected disabilities" or

c.unemployable because of service connected conditions"

I didn't have what you would consider a C&P for my TDIU.

I had a C&P for my MDD (rated at 70%).

I turned in my claim for TDIU and was "denied" via the Regional Office "Rubber Stampers" (sometimes erroneously referred to as "raters").

I took this denial to my VA psych and PA......both of which got on the 'phone with the VARO and explained to them that the raters are not doctors (somehow the rater decided that, although I was at 70% for my MDD and 20% for my ankle, 20% for my foot, was on medication that would make it illegal for me to drive, etc, that I was "not qualified at this time for TDIU due to my medical condition"), that I cannot work at this time, nor did they believe that I would ever be able to re-join the workforce, all due to my service-connected MDD, etc., etc., and two weeks later I had my TDIU. But, never had a C&P (except for my original service connected conditions).

[john999]

No, I got IU via a DRO Hearing. My C&P exam did not address IU. I got a 70% rating via a reconsideration,but was denied IU. I went to a DRO Hearing and got IU. Then I went to another DRO and got P&T. I tell I had to fight for everything. The IU was retro to 2001. August 30, 2011 I will have ten years being IU. Two more years for DIC for the wife.

[Pete53]

CG:

I think that all you need is a MD Doctor to state that due to your Service Connected Disability you can't work for now or ever.

The VA is a bit of a nit picker and anything less than that could be a problem.

Good Luck

If you have SSD than you should be sure and include that

[Josephine]

C.G,

I received all of my ratings in one little envelope. I was stopped at 70% for 2005.

I turned in my second TDIU Form and waited and waited. I called the toll

free number to see if the faxed copy from one Regional Office to another

had been received.

They told me they would have somone call me from the R.O where my

file remains.

The Social Worker called, rather a smart jerk, anyways said he had

received the paper, but did I really expect the VA to pay me more

money with the money my husband brought home.

I screamed out at him, I want a C&P and if the Doctor states I am

unemployable, then you will pay me or I will seek an Attorney.

Sure enought two weeks later a C&P.

Doctor stated " I was unemployable, but competent to manage my affairs.

I was then paid from 2005- August 2008 TDIU

After the C&P August 20th 2008 I received 100% Schedular and no

more exams.

When I received my C- File I did read what that guy had written.

PLEASE NOTE: EXTREME CAUTION WHEN CALLING THIS VETERAN FOR

SHE IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE.

Hope this helps you.

Betty

[cowgirl]

Thank you each for your feedback. I think we're fortunate unemployability is there to apply for. Myself, probably woulda been dumbfounded if presented benefits without asking for it based on all my records, years of unemployment and SSDI.

My poll interests are the exam and the rating decision MATCH. I know theres supporting info, just bottom line 'unemployable'.

So, if the exam says 'doc feels the vet is unemployable' that makes the rating decision 'veteran unemployable.' Or is there wriggle room?

Learned the hard way not to take things for granted. (er, not late for dinner either!)

cg'up2009!

Someday I'll wake and rub my eyes

And in that land beyond the skies....