Changes Proposed for VA Healthcare Infrastructure The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized its recommendations to Congress to modernize VA healthcare facilities and improve working conditions for VA employees. The recommendations were submitted under the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission, mandated by Congress in 2018. President Biden has until February 2023 to approve […]
What is the Cost for a Veterans Disability Attorney? If you have ever worked with a veterans disability attorney or any attorney, you may know there are rules governing fees charged to clients. You may not know that the VA has its own rules regarding fees which are quite different from any other fee structure. […]
Sheltered Work Environments and TDIU Claims This article is a case study on Sheltered Work Environments and TDIU Claims. Even though a veteran’s disabilities may not combine to a 100% rating, he or she might be eligible for payment at the 100% rate if they cannot work because of their service-connected disabilities. In fact, in […]
What is the Difference Between “Unemployable” and “Unemployed” for TDIU Purposes? This article will clear up any misinformation regarding Unemployable and Unemployed for TDIU Purposes. Most people consider these two words synonymous. But in the context of a Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability claim, there is a big difference between the two. 2001’s Roberson […]
TDIU Extra-Schedular Claims: A Closer Look In many ways, a Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability, TDIU extra-schedular claims are a back-up to a back-up. If the Veteran does not have a 100% disability, a TDIU claim could still mean 100% benefits. And, if a Veteran does not qualify for standard TDIU, extra-schedular TDIU might […]
TDIU And Vocational Rehab Benefits Are you considering applying for TDIU And Vocational Rehab Benefits (VR&E)? Veterans can certainly ask for Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) and Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits. But (and you probably knew a “but” was coming) these programs address two different needs. As the name implies, TDIU […]
Tips For Choosing A TDIU Appeals Attorney Are you considering a lawyer to help with your Individual Unemployability Denial? Here are some handy tips for choosing a TDIU Appeals Attorney. Overall, the Veterans Administration’s benefits process is difficult to navigate. Eligibility for benefits is not enough. Applicants Veterans must also convince claims examiners that benefits […]
Am I Automatically Entitled to DIC Benefits? In his second Inaugural Address, which he delivered just 41 days prior to his assassination, President Abraham Lincoln vowed “to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan.” Today, that commitment is evident in available Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) […]
TDIU Benefits Plus Odd Jobs Incomes Can a veteran be disqualified for collecting TDIU Benefits plus odd jobs incomes? Many disabled Veterans do whatever they can to make ends meet. Often, their physical or mental disabilities prevent them from working a traditional 9-to-5 job. They may not even be able to work a steady part-time […]
Does a Protected Work Environment Affect TDIU VA Disability Benefits? Many veterans ask how does a protected work environment affect TDIU VA disability benefits? In the Veterans Administration benefit context, applicants can be working and still be unemployable, according to the Code of Federal Regulations. Many disabled Veterans only work a few hours a week […]