ptsd Application For Tdiu

[DEWY]

I was sent a TDIU form/application to fill out by the VBA about a year ago after my disability was raised to 90% (i.e. 70% PTSD,30% vistibular dysfunction, 10% nerve damage from wounds, etc-all of which are combat related service disabilties).

At that time I did not know that TDIU was available to veterans and still don't know why they would send me the form unless they thought themselves that I was eligible.

I'm also 65 now and could not re-enter the work force without new skills or updating my old skills: computer s/w and microbiology.

Even though I retired about five years ago becuase of increasing problems associated with my disabilities, I retired of my own free will. I'm sure this would play into their decision to such an extent that it may be a waste of time to even submit my request.

In your opinon, should I apply for TDIU ?

[Philip Rogers]

You state "Even though I retired about five years ago becuase of increasing problems associated with my disabilities, I retired of my own free will." You can probably get it and if not you could just apply for an increase in your SC ratings. PTSD could get you 100% by itself. TDIU brings w/it some additional benefits, which sure could help anyone's retirment pkg, however if you don't feel you deserve it, then don't pursue it.

Myself, I feel we deserve all we get(and more) due to all we did and the way we were treated. If it were me I'd go for it! jmo

pr

[DEWY]

Don't get me wrong, I do think I deserve it. The point I was trying to make is that most of my disability was increased after I retired and my retirement was voluntary in that I didn't state that I was retiring because of my disabilities, I just wrote off my problems and frustations that I was experiencing with work as old age and decided it was time to quit. Anyway, I've been reading other entries on the forum and many are similar to mine so I'm taking your advice and am going to request TDIU. -thanks.

[Philip Rogers]

There's a good chance you can get it and I'm sure it would help your retirement budget. Also, if denied, don't give up, as it's something you earned back when you/we were young and dumb. jmo

pr

[hueyman]

I retired off of my civilian job after 30 years, and Igot TDIU when I was 65. Mater of fact I had no rating until after I retired.

[SHEBUILT]

can I apply for TDIU I have 8 issues

50% for migraines

30% asthma / bronchial

10% fibromyalgia

10% sciatic nerve

10% sciatic nerve

10% ulnar nerve

10% ulnar nerve

I can'T hold down a job in my field because im not covered by workmancomp I can pay in to it but NEVER collect if something happen at work so no one will hire me

Edited May 29, 2013 by SHEBUILT