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Question About Tdiu...recieved App Today From Va

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I received a letter in the mail today from the VA. It says that I may be entitled to 100 rate if I'm unable to work (Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability) Basically a form 21-8940 to apply for it. Is this the same as TDIU?

Let me back track just a little..Filed my claim in 2008 and was denied 2009..filed a NOD and went over 3 years in Dec. I was told by Peggy that a decision was made on Feb 1st on my NOD.

Would I be wrong to assume that my disabilities must have been service connected and at a rate where (ICBU) would even apply to send this form out??? ( OR am I just dreaming that they were) I have no service connected disability at present time.

Ive been going crazy waiting for the decision, I guess this is good news that it possibly could turn out really well???? Comments anyone, Thanks

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Sounds very possible to me. Yes, that would be the same as TDIU. jmo

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I received a letter in the mail today from the VA. It says that I may be entitled to 100 rate if I'm unable to work (Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability) Basically a form 21-8940 to apply for it. Is this the same as TDIU?

Let me back track just a little..Filed my claim in 2008 and was denied 2009..filed a NOD and went over 3 years in Dec. I was told by Peggy that a decision was made on Feb 1st on my NOD.

Would I be wrong to assume that my disabilities must have been service connected and at a rate where (ICBU) would even apply to send this form out??? ( OR am I just dreaming that they were) I have no service connected disability at present time.

Ive been going crazy waiting for the decision, I guess this is good news that it possibly could turn out really well???? Comments anyone, Thanks

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We have info in our TDIU forum as to filling out the TDIU form.

Under # 18 (I think that is the number-------it is the disability retirement question) check Yes and apply for SSDI

If you already get SSDI solely for SC conditions tell them under Remarks # 25, by referring them to separate page in the Remarks area ,with your name, address and C file number on it,.that you have a SSA award solely for SC.

Tell them if VA Voc Rehab ever turned you down due to your SCs.

Tell them the side affects of any SC meds you take that wold hinder employment--like do not take and drive, causes confusion, etc.

Copy off a good print out to attach from a good drug web site as to these side affects from what you take and enclose it as evidence.

Or copy the side affect med sheet that VA gives you with these drugs.

Good Luck! They wouldnt send the form out unless they are serious about considering you for TDIU.

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I appreciate the responses. I talked to my DAV NSO today..originally he had told me to go ahead and just throw the application for TDIU in the trash...( I thought this was insane)...Anyway I dropped by the DAV today to discuss some stuff about my claim. My NSO was still adamant about NOT doing the TDIU app.....That was until he saw in the computer it was requested specifically by the DRO, not just apparantly randomly sent out on the mere mention of not being able to work.

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Fill it out and send it it. It was their request.

If they award it, play by their rules and be faithful when you get the yearly questionair or they will mess with you.

If your disabilities increase in the future then try to get increased and drop the IU to obtain a scheduler rating as that rating is better in the long run. It is less hassle to begin with.

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A Veteran is a person who served this country. Treat them with respect.

A Disabled Veteran is a person who served this country and bears the scars of that service regardless of when or where they served.

Treat them with the upmost respect. I do. Rejection is not a sign of failure. Failure is not an option, Medical opinions and evidence wins claims. Trust in others is a virtue but you take the T out of Trust and you are left with Rust so be wise about who you are dealing with.

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Fill it out and send it it. It was their request.

If they award it, play by their rules and be faithful when you get the yearly questionair or they will mess with you.

If your disabilities increase in the future then try to get increased and drop the IU to obtain a scheduler rating as that rating is better in the long run. It is less hassle to begin with.

J

Filled it out with NSO and he submitted it. I hear you loud and clear IF I get the TDIU granted. I appreciate the advice about the scheduler 100. Thanks

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