What Does the Law Say About TDIU Effective Dates? It is critical to understand the legal aspects concerning TDIU Effective Dates. The proper backdating of a Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability claim, as well as the correct understanding of the nature of these claims, could mean thousands of dollars in additional benefits for your […]
TDIU Extraschedular Claim Under 38 CFR 4.16(b) What is a TDIU Extraschedular Claim Under 38 CFR 4.16(b)? While the Veterans Administration can be rather good at assessing disability ratings, there are a number of situations that do not fit neatly into numerical categories. For example, a Veteran might sustain a leg injury which causes a […]
What Are The Top Five FAQs About TDIU Benefits We are providing this summary of the top five FAQs about TDIU Benefits to assist veterans in setting expectations when filing their claims. Often, a 100% disability rating is a reasonable goal in a VA disability claim. The rating is typically based in large part on […]
What Are My Options When The C&P Doctor Derails A TDIU Application? It’s not the last chance when a C&P Doctor Derails A TDIU Application. Most Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) claimants must submit to Compensation and Pension medical examinations to determine the extent of their disabilities. Frequently, Compensation and Pension doctors do […]
How Much is My VA Back Pay? If I win my TDIU appeal, how much is my VA back pay? This question is important because Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits are often significant. Even if the Veteran is not 100% disabled, or even close to 100%, TDIU benefits for a 100% disability […]
VA Form 21-4192 in TDIU VA Cases? What is the VA Form 21-4192 in TDIU VA Cases? When Veterans request Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability benefits, they must list former employers on Form 21-8940. These listings automatically generate Form 21-4192. The VA sends these documents to the listed employers. The form requests job-related information, […]
Individual Unemployability (IU/TDIU) with Marginal Employment Can You Qualify for Individual Unemployability (IU/TDIU) with Marginal Employment? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of all Veterans have a recognized disability. Many of these cases are partial disability matters. As such, many Veterans believe they are only entitled to partial benefits. With regards to […]
TDIU Denied Due To Old Age or Retirement? Can the VA have your claim for TDIU denied due to old age or retirement? The “Disability” in a “Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability” (TDIU) claim must be a service-related disability. According to 38 C.F.R. § 4.19, the claims examiner may not consider age in TDIU […]
Let’s break this down so you are clear on what does unemployable mean to the VA. As the name implies, Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) has two basic prongs. Veterans must establish both prongs in order to obtain TDIU benefits. “Total Disability” is not synonymous with bedridden. This phrase means that the Veteran […]
How to Select a TDIU Benefits Appeal Attorney If you are reading this blog, you or a loved one has probably been denied an initial VA TDIU benefits disability claim. Maybe the claim was denied altogether. Or perhaps the claims examiner did not give your claim full value. Additionally, if you are reading this, you […]