Va Temporary Total Disability And Your Employer

[jd101791]

I recently had arthroscopic surgery on my right knee ( sc 10%) and my understanding is that I can apply for convalescence benefits because i'll be out of work for at least 7 weeks. My question is; can my employer reduce their disability payments if I get the convalescence benefits from the VA?

Edited July 28, 2014 by jd101791

[Vync]

This is a good question, but I am not an expert in this area. Someone with more experience in these matters might be able to offer better advice.

It might matter if a workmans comp claim is involved, but if it is regular short/long term disability it probably should not matter.

[jd101791]

Thanks for the guidance.

[Philip Rogers]

Not unless you tell him. One should have nothing to do w/the other, anyway. Unless it's a worker comp claim?

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[Vync]

I found this recent article that might help clarify things if you are concerned about VA compensation and workers' compensation for the same disability:

http://www.veterandisabilityblog.com/blog/veterans-disability-timeline/double-dipping-why-you-cant-get-va-disability-and-workers-compensation-for-the-same-issue

If you want to get more official advice, consider checking with a lawyer.

[jd101791]

Thanks again guys. I am receiving short term disability from my employer ( not work related) and i'll be back to work by months end. I have a co-worker that tells me the same thing.