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Hello folks- Hoping all is well.
RE: TDIU PT.
I recently filed a 21-8940 in request of a TDIU PT rating (against my VSO'S advice) to get an
early efective date and maybe approval. I also applied for AA for my disabled wife. long story
short- I was approved for AA for my wife and denied TDIU PT. YEA!!!! Reason ( their words verbatum) IU award was denied. reason being
a review of your file shows that you were granted and awarded IU effective 12/01/08. therefore, the request you submitted on VA form21-8940
Veteran's application for increased compensation based on unemployability reieved on 08/20/10 is not considered a valid claim.
You are being paid at the 100% rate for IU. your overall or combined rating is 70%. We do not add individual percentages of each condition
to determine your combined rating. We use a combined rating table that considers the effect from most serious to the least serious condistions.
DID they only concider IU and not my reqest for TDIU PT??? (sounds like they did)
My question is now that I have a date to anchor my claim. what is my next move once I file a NOD????? the only new information I have is my treatment notes
from my vet center counseler.
THANX GUY'S BANDIDO BILL.
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