Unclejoe43

[unclejoe1]

I am rated at 10% for malunion of the tibia and fibula left knee,10% for malunion of the tibia and fibula right knee, 10% lumbar strain, 10% for left hip, 10% right hip what would be my total rating and would I be able to get unemploybilty rating since I have not been working since 2009 and drawing pension for war time vets.

[john999]

You need at least 60% with one rating of at least 40% to be considered for TDIU without a hell of a fight.  If you are in a lot of pain you should see a VA shrink and at least claim Chronic Pain Disorder and Depression which could help you get a higher rating.  I don't know many people who can't work due to various injuries and who have constant pain that are not somewhat depressed.  The medication for pain will make you depressed by themselves.  The VA likes to believe that there is no link between physical injuries and mental health unless it suits their purposes.