VSO wants to do just TDIU, but increases...

[Rivet62]

Hello all,

My new appointed VSO seems to just want to do the TDIU request. Meanwhile, I am gathering more and more evidence toward 100% P&T.

Can I have him do just the TDIU request, because the monthly increase of money comes sooner (I think), and after we finalize the TDIU then do I drop him so I can submit things on my own?

When I went to eBenefits to "Manage my Representative" I could only see options of choosing between an Attorney POA, or VSO, or Claims Agent (I think).

Where and how do I establish that I am representing myself when I want to submit new claims or request increases?

[brokensoldier244th]

You fill out a new 21-22 with your new rep. Then upload it (or they might). This will trigger the removal of the other POA. You don't even have to tell the other one that you kicked their can. 

 

You can't 'request' P&T. Its not a rating action. Its something that usually kicks in after about 5 yrs or when your conditions are all static (usually 5ish yrs of either no change or at least no changes for the better).

[Rivet62]

5 minutes ago, brokensoldier244th said:

You can't 'request' P&T. Its not a rating action. Its something that usually kicks in after about 5 yrs or when your conditions are all static (usually 5ish yrs of either no change or at least no changes for the better).

I would like to file increases, in response to an SOC. Inching toward 100%P&T. Meanwhile, my VSO wants to file a request for TDIU right away.

[Rivet62]

10 minutes ago, brokensoldier244th said:

You fill out a new 21-22 with your new rep. Then upload it (or they might). This will trigger the removal of the other POA.

Yeah the DAV VSO submitted the new 21-22 this past Tuesday, and the attorney is out.

[brokensoldier244th]

16 minutes ago, Rivet62 said:

I would like to file increases, in response to an SOC. Inching toward 100%P&T. Meanwhile, my VSO wants to file a request for TDIU right away.

A request for TDIU is a request for increases for all associated conditions being claimed as the reason for TDIU.