College Degree Myth

[Ddsr]

Although there are many that believe Voc Rehab or any college training will deny one for IU, this is false. It states such in the the M21-1MR:

Deny IU claims or reduce compensation that is based on a finding of IU only if the facts demonstrate that the Veteran

• is not precluded from obtaining gainful employment by reason of SC disability
• has in fact obtained gainful employment, or
• has failed to cooperate with development, such as failing to return a competed VA Form 21-8940when requested.

Notes:

• The fact that a Veteran is participating in a program of rehabilitation does not preclude a finding of IU.
• The fact that a Veteran has completed a program of rehabilitation does not mandate a termination of IU unless sustained employment is also demonstrated.
• When IU is claimed following a completed program of rehabilitation, pay special attention to evidence of program results that indicate the Veteran's ability and willingness to engage in a substantially gainful occupation.

[Guest L]

Agreed, I had no poor work history - or terminations - I had the opposite - Excellent work history, but severe panic attacks....

I did have an IMO - which I paid $2,000 ( Dr Vallette)

I believe helped prevent .... future rebuttals for "Development to deny".  If they attempt to reduce my percentage. 

I had no VR letter, since I was in Voc Rehab at the time. 

Best of Luck and keep us posted. 

[Ddsr]

On 6/24/2018 at 6:30 AM, L said:

Agreed, I had no poor work history - or terminations - I had the opposite - Excellent work history, but severe panic attacks....

I did have an IMO - which I paid $2,000 ( Dr Vallette)

I believe helped prevent .... future rebuttals for "Development to deny".  If they attempt to reduce my percentage. 

I had no VR letter, since I was in Voc Rehab at the time. 

Best of Luck and keep us posted. 

UPDATE: I was just awarded 100% P&T. Let no one deter you Veterans.

[Carl the Engineer]

Great news,

Hamslice

 

[Ddsr]

4 minutes ago, Hamslice said:

Great news,

Hamslice

 

Hello Ham. See I did it man. Got that 100% and P&T. I am fine with that. Good to know the VA looked at the proof and fact that I cannot work. I will remain at ease for the duration of life. No risking losing my PTIU for nothing.

[NFLFan1980]

Hey L,

Would that be Dr. Brett Valette that did your IMO? I'm just now trying to put in my claim for TDIU. I'm 70% for depression/anxiety. I just got diagnosed by the VA with TBI several months ago which I need to get SC'd for. I'm out of work since March and I just got denied SSDI because of my age/education (Bachelor's degree) and because they state I can do routine non complex work. I worry this might effect my TDIU claim. So, I need a doc to do an IMO to help my case.

Also, anybody know of any lawyers that take VA claims on from the get go or are they all only willing to work for you after you have been denied?

[Ddsr]

Get a VR Feasibility Letter. Guaranteed to get you approved almost always if you meet the IU requirements.