No Pay

[Buster]

I was injuried in Iraq and when I came home the VA doctor said I was unemployable so I can't receive unemployment but I haven't been rated on my disability yet so I'm not receiving any income. Isn't there something for people while they are stuck in the middle and trying to survive?

[john999]

Buster

I agree with Vike and Berta. File the paperwork for TDIU. Your case seems like exactly what we have been reading about what is happening to returning Iraq vets. It happened to us Vietnam vets as well.

[Guest jangrin]

Buster

I agree with Vike and Berta. File the paperwork for TDIU. Your case seems like exactly what we have been reading about what is happening to returning Iraq vets. It happened to us Vietnam vets as well.

John999, Berta,

Since Buster's doctor says he is unemployable and he does not qualify for unemployment or work comp,

although he is not 65 years old, he did serve during war time and he has no income. Wouldn't he be eligible for a pension amount until his VA CLAIM is processed. As long as he hasn't made an income over the poverty level he would be intitled to a pension, wouldn't he. I'm not sure, just asking?

Jangrin B)

[JR Reihs]

I agree he should be eligable for a pension from the Va & SSI until this is all sorted out, it wont be much but about $800, is better than $OO

[Magoo_Mr.]

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Buster:

My post under your thread --> ... "What Counts As A Disability To The Va". ...

This will help you in the .. "Payroll Dept" ... also.

... Magoo .. aka .. Bill ... B)

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[pipeman043]

Hi There,

I have to agree with the previous posters, I recieve a

VA pension because I am unemployable. I have been

fighting my battle with the VA since Dec of 2003. I filed for

both NSC and S/C

The RO acknowledges that I have disabilities that make me

permanate and total, they just don't want to let me get

the S/C cause I claimed that my heart attack was

secondary to the PTSD so if i get awarded the S/C it's

going to be 100%..its all a matter of money.

Since your wartime there should be no issue getting the NSC,

just got to get that thought in the right heads at the RO

[john999]

Buster might be eligible for SSI and everything that comes with that including food stamps and housing etc.