IU - Individual Unemployability

you do what you must dont you?

feeds@yuku.com (dj318) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:31:36 GMT

i recieved a decision in may,havent worked since last oct.i didnt file for iu iwas 70% i sold all kinds of things i had worked for just to live.i decided to go and try for a job on the pipeline comming threw here.because of ptsd severe and chronic with major depressive disorder with sicosiss i cant run a track hoe or even run a water truck.i filed for iu. i make deer minerals and feeds for relaxation,ihave people come by here and buy them a bucket here and a bucket their i have a few sporting...

Should I send in surgical update?

feeds@yuku.com (apsar142) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:05:36 GMT

Hello, IU gurus. Need some advice. Here's the scoop: I am IU P/T, rated in 2004. My basic rating is 70% for lumbar disc disease. Last December, I needed emergency surgery for a collapsed L4-L5 herniation. Postsurgery, I developed a severe DVT in my left leg (that's a blood clot for those fortunate enough never to have suffered one). That required further hospitalization and vascular intervention.

So my question is...Is it a good idea to submit the records of this most...

iu 8940

feeds@yuku.com (dean9908) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:27:52 GMT

The saga goes on lol!!!!!!!!!!!

June 16 i was denied. Just now my Legion rep calls and says it had foot stomp comments that they needed an 8940 lol. We are both in utter amazement. Because an 8940 is what i used to apply for IU and now it has disappeared. Continual amazement!! I now Know why VA is so far behind on claims. Appears regional offices have a difficult time trackin paper and not losing it. I really pray it doesnt take everyone 12-24 months to get benefits as they...

Waiting On IU

feeds@yuku.com (bigred1967) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:24:16 GMT

What did you guys do financially while waiting on an IU decision..

iu representation at va

feeds@yuku.com (chieftwo07) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:51:26 GMT

after having met all requirments for iu and being turned down dut to inadiquat prepared paper work ,is there any legal representation at the va or is there legal representation that i can obtain to prepair my paper work and or present my case to the raters at the va ?? any info would be appreciated . i am at a complete loss as to what i should do and how i s should procede . i beleive without a dout that the help i am receiving at my cvso is improper and insdiquat . i do not think this is...

want to file for IU

feeds@yuku.com (armyboy326) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:44:25 GMT

I am now rated- 70% total= 60% loss of R-eye,cataract L eye,2o% DMII, R&L lower extremities neuropthy 10% each=70% few other non SC issues. I am not working and it looks like I cant. I have poor Vision and cant be on my feet for verry long. I do not sleep well at all.I was getting my meds at the clinic and talked to a VA clerk who I talk to when I go to the clinic.He said I qualify for IU. Can you guys give me a little kick in the rigt direction.I dont have a VA rep at the moment.

Rating Board?

feeds@yuku.com (Navyman50) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:19:54 GMT

I called the 800 # today. My case has been at the rating board for around 2 months, and they told me today that a rating specialist had picked it up today. I asked if he was the only one left to look at my claim, and she stated, one more person had to look at it.

My question can you guys give me a ballpark figure how much longer it will take, and is the other person that looks at it a rater as well.

I asked her if she knew how much longer it would be she said maybe a week...

Totally Down

feeds@yuku.com (bigred1967) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:20:08 GMT

Totally down in the dumps right now dealing with the seizure disorder... lost my job of 16yrs because of it out of my $1020.00 every month 300.00 goes to child support 375.00 rent the rest in utilities.. Have nothing can't afford the car payment or anything else.. Can't get anything from my work retirement until April I am tanked...Depressed would be a good term...

Letter of entent to employer

feeds@yuku.com (jocc5153) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:04:39 GMT

I am preparing my case for I/U and preparing a letter of en-tent to my employer for why I'm leaving. I am putting the cause for early retirement due to medical reasons. Should I put medical reasons due to military service connected disabilities or leave it our. On one hand it's true but sounds like to much information.
I'm currently 40% back 20% each leg bilateral and 30% PTSD, total 80%. Appreciate any good advise. Thanks

21-4140-1 Employment questionaire

feeds@yuku.com (sigma693) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:52:04 GMT

I've been IU P&T since March of 06. Received an employment form last year but haven't got one this year yet. Does the VA send them out based on your original award date?? Or are they running late? I printed one out just in case. I'll also call the 800# tomorrow. Thanks.

IU "Special Circumstances"

feeds@yuku.com (retired2) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:09:05 GMT

Hi all, My husband and I are new to this site and we'll both use this. I am retired AF and hubby is retired Army. I am rated at 50% for double vision (30%) and neck problems (30%). For the past 12 years my eyes have continually gotten worse with the double vision and right eye moving up and down, VA keeps increasing the prisms in my glasses but eyes still go double. They have continually denied an increase for me. However with the continuing double vision and headaches I get from...

Lost my job due to PTSD

feeds@yuku.com (willismi) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:27:29 GMT

This is a very helpful forum. Guess there are alot of us out there in the same boat. Well here is my issue maybe some of very knowledgeable people can help. I recently returned from deployment to Iraq in Oct 07, was diagnosed with PTSD and awarded 50%. Since going back to work my employer has never put me back in my old job or given me my office back. They have just not given me any resposibillity like I had before. Well I made a mistake on the job which cost the company alot of money and...

IU

feeds@yuku.com (bigred1967) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:13:58 GMT

What is the likelihood for getting IU approved with a seizure disorder rated at 60% and no longer employed because of it?

I won IUPT.

feeds@yuku.com (clueso007) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:16:09 GMT

I won IUPT.
First filing got 40% SC which I considered low in regard to the effect the conditions have on me. I now think the rater did not see a key part of my evidence and the 40% would be in line with that.
Filed for an increase and was raised to 80% SC. In that increase they gave me 10% for my upper extremities that I had not even filed for.
My claim for IU was defered,
Had a C&P exam for IU. an the award letter about a month latter.
Blunders, errors and...

will i get it back to feb 08

feeds@yuku.com (dj318) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:47:15 GMT

i got my increase in may it went to 70% ptsd. if i file for iu will i get back pay all the way back to feb,08 that was the date of my increase.thanks dj318.

IU and Meds

feeds@yuku.com (iglamar) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:36:33 GMT

Just a question, are your medication side effects consider during the IU evaluation/consideration. If the meds you're taking were prescribed for your SC'ed disabilities.

iu approval now what

feeds@yuku.com (CurtMcGurt) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:10:41 GMT

Got the big brown letter the other day. As of june 1st 2007 I am unemployable. currently I am 27 and a student rated at 80% TDIU "...given your age and the fact that you are in a very active tretment program you may be able to obtain gainful employment when your vocational rehabilitation is completed and your psychiactric treatment stabalizes your behavior." "...........If you gain employment at the completion of your vocational rehabilitation program, your current monthly...

What are the odds?

feeds@yuku.com (gimpthegreat) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:45:36 GMT

Coming up on 20 year retirement and am exploring teaching for my second career. I have a plethora of issues...CFS, Fibromyalgia, Sleep Apnea w/ CPAP, Tinnitus, Optic Neuritis with FOV loss, Aortic Valve Replacement, BPH plus a few more being evaluated for C&P....I'm just fallin' apart.

I'm hoping for the best and planning for the worse. My health issues, as they stand now, make it quite difficult to work a real work day, luckily my position, boss, and time in...

Amount Paid for IU

feeds@yuku.com (bigred1967) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:58:50 GMT

What would the total monthly amount be if I get rated Iu with (2) children?

Star Review

feeds@yuku.com (bigred1967) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:11:43 GMT

Was told my file is at star review... What does theat mean??