IU and SSDI

[Trapperx6]

I was just rated 70% for PTSD bringing my total disability to 90%.  I have worked very part-time as a bus driver but have been let go due to the meds I'm on and my PTSD.  I am planning on applying for IU and SSDI.  Is there one I should be applying for first or can they be applied for at the same time?   Any thoughts and comments are very much appreciated! 

[Gastone]

Is your PTSD the main cause of your IU Rating? What is the CSC % of your non-IU SCs, at or near 60%? How about posting a redacted copy of your IU Award?

There's been talk here on Hadit, I haven't seen any success stories yet, of filing for SMC S (1) "Statutory Housebound," based on a single issue IU SC.

Let's say your PTSD or other Single cause of your IU is 50,60 or 70%. The IU Award not only makes that single SC the qualifier for 100% Comp but also makes you eligible for the SMC S (1) Award ($342 per mos) if your other non-IU SCs when combined using VA Math reach the necessary 60% SC.

Semper Fi

[john999]

I received Statutory HB based on a single 70% IU issue and then additional and separate ratings of over 80% that came later.  With the VA anything is possible just depending on how hard you want to work for it.  Since get TDIU P&T I have filed 8 claims.  No negative consequences.  I have 70% IU and 60% CAD, 20% DMII and four 10% claims for PN in all four limbs.  If you have a legitimate claim the file it if it will help the bottom line.

[killemall]

I got ssdi with a 70% va rating.  I found ssdi to be a much easier process than the VA

[jfrei]

10 hours ago, killemall said:

I got ssdi with a 70% va rating.  I found ssdi to be a much easier process than the VA

Did you use any IMOs at all or get a voc assessment done at all? My age being in my thirties is my only downfall for SSA 

[armorer]

4 hours ago, jfrei said:

Did you use any IMOs at all or get a voc assessment done at all? My age being in my thirties is my only downfall for SSA 

SSDI is a breeze because they use all of the VA"s records with a health-care provider's compassion. SSA is Vet friendly imo, since they can see the VA records (that you can't see) on how screwed up we really are.

If you have 2 - 100% VA ratings, you deserve SSDI. Just talk to your SSA counselor.

Peace.

Edited November 18, 2017 by armorer

[Trapperx6]

To update everyone, I was granted 100% Permanent and Total.  I was going for IU and they decided to take my rating from 70% to 100% for my PTSD alone.   I also was approved for SSDI.