Qualifying for IU Individual Unemployability ?
Navy Corpsman 26th Marines, 3rd Marine DivisionVietNam-Boots on the groundPTSD 50%Chronic left ankle strain 10%Tinnitus 10%Left ear hearing loss 0%Combined rating 60% SC disability My husband was...
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I am moving your post to the IU forum where you will find folks experienced with this issue to give you advice.
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From federal regulations: "(a) Total disability ratings for com- pensation may be assigned, where the schedular rating is less than total, when the disabled person is, in the judgment of the rating...
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Nick Thank you for your quick response.What happens during the appeal ? Will he attend another C&P Exam ? My doctor advised me to take him by the hand to ensure his doing the right thing. He said...
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Welcome to the family. The most pressing question would be what issues are making him unemployableHis main servoce connected issue being PTSD would be the focus. If his MH condition has brought up...
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You do not have to meet the schedular requirements to file for IU.The listed requirements are incomplete and most often are. Please read 38 CFR, Section 4.16(a).Complete a VA Form 8940 and submit it...
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Nick I've separated this into paragraphs for you. I apologize, and I'm sorry this is very difficult for me to write this. Thank you byrddog and Nick for all for your previous advise on IU. I...
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Your husband is not SC for Prostate Cancer so your insurance is billed.The AO coordinator knows nothing about billing.
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Medcorpsman wrote: Thank you all for your advise ! I have an update and another problem regarding my husband VA disability SC award 60% combined disability (50% PTSD) (10% Chronic left ankle) (10%...
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Thank you. I appreciate your time and help.
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Medcorpsman,Please take the advice suggested by Cav1Sgt. I had the same rating 50/10/0=60 and was awarded IU by going the route he suggested.
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I'm 100% and all my medical is provided by the VA at no cost. I am still always asked for my insurance data (I don't have any). They try to recoup costs if they can. I believe that once your...
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Medcorpsmen, Your husband is entitled to free care at the VAMC as is any vet rated 50% or more. The VA will always send bills to private insurance for non service connected treatment to try to recoup...
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Nick,What is " new directive on IU claim processing," I could not find this. Is this wrapped up in the some of the other new directives?Also, I submitted an 8940 with my original claim. If I see that...
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Jeff, VA FL 13-13 June 17, 2013 You need to specify which disability you are claiming makes you unemployable and the claim will be treated as a request for an increase in that disability, rather than...
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Cav1Sgt wrote:You do not have to meet the schedular requirements to file for IU.The listed requirements are incomplete and most often are. Please read 38 CFR, Section 4.16(a).Complete a VA Form 8940...
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He suffers from PTSD and depression, he has isolated himself away from everyone. He has absolutely no friends or hobbies. He rarely sleeps, continues to go on patrol, and suffers from anxiety and...
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I have the same rating. 50-10-0I filed a NOD for my 50% for panic attacks. Filed a DBQ for panic. Filed IU for Panic attacks. When I first filed for Panic attacks/Tinnitus i didnt think my back...
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Oh and my first VSO would not file my nod for me because the same reasons you state. He wanted me to put in for an increase then wait to file the IU. I wrote the NOD myself with all the supporting...
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To me it sounds like the 50% rating is low. You need him to see someone, anyone, and get treatment. If they agree that his PTSD is at the point that it makes him unemployable then file for an...
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