tdiu Exam - Tdiu

[babyray]

JamesBrechenridge, I informed them that the 5 disabilities that I am rated for are the causes why I am unemployerable. They are: MDD-70%; Left ruptured guadriceps-30%; DDD spine-20%; DJD left knee-10%; and Bursitsis left hip-10%. No I did not apply for SSD. Thx.

babyray

[JamesBreckenridge]

I also filed a claim for radiculopathy L-5,C-1 a week after my fileing for TDIU so that is why Dr Bash is trying to give me a nexus as secondary to my DDD to get me up to 40% for TDIU.

babyray

I did in fact notice that, but I didn't comment on it. Dr. Bash's opinion isn't good enough to rate on (it doesn't conform to CPEP standards and follow the C&P examination worksheets) but it does give a nexus. I would consider it new and material evidence, and order exams and medical opinions re a nexus and IU. Hopefully the VA doc will agree with Dr. Bash, but even if he doesn't, the rater can resolve reasonable doubt in your favor.