tdiu Is This A Safe Assumption?

[Loose Cannon]

Hello All,

As I try to stay busy while my case is scheduled to go to a rater on November 28th (according to "inside info"), some last minute questions are running through my mind. Perhaps someone out there could clarify a few things for me.

First, the VA has never asked me for a copy of my DD-214 or any documents regarding my dependents. I'm assuming that this information is already in their possession or very easy for them to obtain. Is this a SAFE assumption to make? I don't remember sending anything like that back in 2005 when I filed my original claim.

Second, if TDIU is granted how will they determine dependent eligibility? In other words, how will they know that I am married? I never completed any other form EXCEPT the form to request TDIU. I assume they have this info on hand...Is this a safe assumption?

Finally, I am currently receiving 3 separate payments for my military service. Two are listed on my retirement statement as: Gross Pay, VA Waiver. The other is Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) since I was rated at 60% overall SC and 40% was due to combat. If TDIU is granted, I assume the CRSC pay will stop. Is that correct?

I really don't want to "put the cart before the horse" and think that my claim is a sure thing-- I know how the VA works too well to get my hopes up only to have them dashed. But I am trying to plan my future finances down the road and eliminate as much uncertainty as possible. Your comments are appreciated...Thanks in advance.

LC

[Pete53]

There are no safe assumptions but as you are Service Connected at 60% the VA should have your dependents already but you should check everything.

[Berta]

These links should help with your CRSC question:

http://www.dfas.mil/retiredmilitary/disability/crsc.html

http://www.military.com/benefits/content/military-pay/special-pay/comparing-crsc-and-crdp.html

Also there has been discussion at hadit on these benefits available via a hadit search under CRDP CRSC.

[Loose Cannon]

These links should help with your CRSC question:

http://www.dfas.mil/...ility/crsc.html

http://www.military....c-and-crdp.html

Also there has been discussion at hadit on these benefits available via a hadit search under CRDP CRSC.

Berta,

Thank you. That clears things up for me... LC