tdiu A Little Confused

[HvyGns38]

I know you file for TDIU, but do you file any paperwork for P&T or is that just determined by the VA?

Thank you!!

[brokensoldier244th]

You have to file for it, and submit evidence that you cannot work, past employment records (sometimes), nexus statements from psych or physical doctor, etc.

[Philip Rogers]

You can file for P&T. I'd suggest doing it otherwise you might never get it, especially if you wait for the VA to do it. jmo

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I know you file for TDIU, but do you file any paperwork for P&T or is that just determined by the VA?

Thank you!!

[HvyGns38]

Does anyone happen to know the file number for that?

[brokensoldier244th]

What do you mean by file number? You submit a claim form and request IU, and then make sure you have your evidence squared away. Other than the evidence having to show unemployability, its the same as any other claim.

[carlie]

Does anyone happen to know the file number for that?

If you're wanting the Form number for IU, use 21-8940.

There is no specific form for requesting P&T that I know of

but you can submit your request for P&T on a 21-4138 if you would like to.

[john999]

When you file for IU you want your medical evidence to say you are permanently and totally disabled. This is what the VA wants to hear for P&T. If you get IU, but are denied Chapter 35 (P&T) you can file an appeal and ask for it. This is what I did. You need evidence to show you are P&T unless you want to wait for the VA to make that determination. You can grow old and die waiting for the VA to do what they are supposed to do.