I can’t work due to my disability and age. I get tdiu p&t and ssa. I don’t understand the title “TDIU Sucks” when in fact it’s improved my life significantly.
For me, TDIU is the goose that is laying golden eggs. With the VA cruel math and being at 90% I don't have the mental or physical energy to grovel my way to the schedular 100%. I will gladly take the TDIU 100% paycheck I'm getting now and appreciate that the powers that be, have set up a fast track specifically intended to benefit vets in this situation. I don't understand why you guys are questioning this. What I'm questioning the statement you made that persons on TDIU will be re-evaluated at some time in the future.
Similar situation here . I'm 78 years old at 90% for chronic fatigue , anxiety / depression , COPD , moderate OSA and scarred lungs . Don't know if I have the stamina or emotional well being to file new claims and appeals ; dealing with VBA is way too stressful . Live by myself . TDIU fits me fine .
TDIU (P&T) fits me, too. Along with my SSA, this financial help for my VA disability is immeasurable. It works best for those unable to work due to disability or age. Those who can still work should attempt 100% scheduler, simple.
If you are smart financially, especially with a spouse who works, you can do well on TDIU. Just because your disabled and struggling with many things, doesn't mean you have to make bad financial decisions. But I believe it depends on each veteran's situation. I have family and a lot of support and checking with my wife being a nurse, and my life on TDIU doesn't give me the means I'd like to have some hobbies or something but I'm grateful and have made good decisions with my benefits. Veterans on TDIU should be offered financial classes and given the resources to truly understand how money works. Not all veterans have that understanding. Many veterans come out of service with very little understanding of how money truly works. Interest rates, compounding interest, inflation, percentages, taxes, real estate and much more. Most don't know the true difference between an asset and a liability.
THANK YOU, OMG! Yes, why don’t the Va have it on their website very clear what you cannot make more than. It’s very unclear so we do live a substandard life. Then there is the protected jobs and other things.
TY for all the knowledge you share. It would seem to me, under the upcoming Mental Health changes, that the inability to work (ie: TDIU) would rate an automatic "4" in at least 1 category, and thus get Vets to 100% schedular? Just a thought.
I am TDIU P&T. I have three other claims that I will be putting in to cross the 100% line. My 80% is from Parkinson's from camp Lejeune. It will only get worse, and I have other physical conditions that can be also presumptive due to my years at Camp Lejeune.
@JackDutch-b2n Yes, but I am a plaintiff in the Camp Lejeune lawsuit. When and if I get a settlement, I will lose the TDIU, due to being above the net worth limits. But if I am 100% schedular, those limits do not apply
@@tedgriffiths5216 Ted, You may want to look a little deeper into your impending situation and how it will effect you. TDIU does not have 'net worth limits'. It's based simply on the fact that you cannot work at all. If and when you get the Lejeune settlement, that will not offset what you are now getting from TDIU. You can be a 'rich man' with many so called assets and still get the TDIU provided you actually cannot work and are not working. Life experience tells me there may be way less than people are expecting with the lejeune settlement. The attorneys will get a lions share of the settlement, then the crumbs that are left will be divided among the incredibly large number of former Marines and their families that were poisoned.
Good question.... Or what if you're already 70%MH and 65yrs old, but can't hold onto a job? Been fired from my last 4 jobs! Two jobs just in the last year.....
So if I'm bedridden but I paint from bed and my paintings sell for $100,000 apiece the VA doesn't owe me for being bedridden or for loss of relations with my wife !!!!
I’m tdiu and static p and t. My raw # 99 raw. 40% 40% 40% 20% 20% 30% 70% 60%. So did VA. Make a mistake. I receive 100% P &. T. It makes no sense to me Raw # of 99 shouldn’t I be 100%P & T not TDIU.
I think it’s a bad deal for both the Veteran and the US economy. At least if they are paying you at the 100% rate, and if you can still work some, maybe not a hedge fund manager at Goldman Sachs lol, but something is better than nothing, it would benefit the Veteran and the economy. At least the Veteran could still be contributing to the US GDP and payroll taxes, but still get the benefits of 100%. Being TDIU and only being able to make 12k a year is ridiculous unless you literally live in the middle of nowhere, or if you are lucky enough to have a spouse that makes good money then it’s great lol 😂
I have multiple ratings at 60% 30% 10% 10% Overall at 80% I put in for TDIU 8 months ago. I hope I have enough to have a chance at being granted a TDIU??? Also: side note. I'm paying back 31,000 from a separation bonus(SSB) from 32 years ago, very frustrating!
Nam Vet. 88% very recently (70%MH + 60%HHD) filed some secondaries and TDIU and am waiting. I hope I get it. Hate to be political, but I am worried about 47 + 25 saying that my disabilities are age related, not service related.
TDIU been around for 80 years and works for me!!
I can’t work due to my disability and age. I get tdiu p&t and ssa. I don’t understand the title “TDIU Sucks” when in fact it’s improved my life significantly.
Same! 61 and on SSDI and TDIU!!!!
I'm 62 retired collecting SSA as well, 80 percent IU helps me tremendously ❤
For me, TDIU is the goose that is laying golden eggs. With the VA cruel math and being at 90% I don't have the mental or physical energy to grovel my way to the schedular 100%. I will gladly take the TDIU 100% paycheck I'm getting now and appreciate that the powers that be, have set up a fast track specifically intended to benefit vets in this situation. I don't understand why you guys are questioning this. What I'm questioning the statement you made that persons on TDIU will be re-evaluated at some time in the future.
Similar situation here . I'm 78 years old at 90% for chronic fatigue , anxiety / depression , COPD , moderate OSA and scarred lungs . Don't know if I have the stamina or emotional well being to file new claims and appeals ; dealing with VBA is way too stressful . Live by myself . TDIU fits me fine .
TDIU (P&T) fits me, too. Along with my SSA, this financial help for my VA disability is immeasurable. It works best for those unable to work due to disability or age. Those who can still work should attempt 100% scheduler, simple.
Totally agree! 61 now, and 90%! Got my TDIU P/T at 60!!!!!
Rated94% no further examined scheduled at 58, denied SSDI
Love this back and forth with both of you making great points. Lots to think about on my next claim..
Congrats guys. Having you guys bounce ideas, pros/cons around is Ingenius. Keep it up!
My advice is I'm TDIU but I also get SSDI so that brings you to 80 per year.
I've been 80% TDIU since 2010 and just got update that I'm now T&P after 14 years
If you are smart financially, especially with a spouse who works, you can do well on TDIU. Just because your disabled and struggling with many things, doesn't mean you have to make bad financial decisions. But I believe it depends on each veteran's situation. I have family and a lot of support and checking with my wife being a nurse, and my life on TDIU doesn't give me the means I'd like to have some hobbies or something but I'm grateful and have made good decisions with my benefits. Veterans on TDIU should be offered financial classes and given the resources to truly understand how money works. Not all veterans have that understanding. Many veterans come out of service with very little understanding of how money truly works. Interest rates, compounding interest, inflation, percentages, taxes, real estate and much more. Most don't know the true difference between an asset and a liability.
I have TDIU and P&T
I think the income limit on TDIU is the federal poverty level for a single person..
Exactly . You can still get TDIU if your rating is low or below 60% if that disability prevents you from doing substantial work .
Thank you guys for all you do to help our brothers and sisters!! I for one appreciate you.
This is a very good video on TDIU. Thanks guys.
Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
THANK YOU, OMG! Yes, why don’t the Va have it on their website very clear what you cannot make more than. It’s very unclear so we do live a substandard life. Then there is the protected jobs and other things.
TY for all the knowledge you share. It would seem to me, under the upcoming Mental Health changes, that the inability to work (ie: TDIU) would rate an automatic "4" in at least 1 category, and thus get Vets to 100% schedular? Just a thought.
Yeah if someone can’t work because of their MH then more than likely they can’t do a lot of other things resulting in a 3/4s across the board
I am TDIU P&T. I have three other claims that I will be putting in to cross the 100% line. My 80% is from Parkinson's from camp Lejeune. It will only get worse, and I have other physical conditions that can be also presumptive due to my years at Camp Lejeune.
@JackDutch-b2n Yes, but I am a plaintiff in the Camp Lejeune lawsuit. When and if I get a settlement, I will lose the TDIU, due to being above the net worth limits. But if I am 100% schedular, those limits do not apply
@@tedgriffiths5216 Ted, You may want to look a little deeper into your impending situation and how it will effect you. TDIU does not have 'net worth limits'. It's based simply on the fact that you cannot work at all. If and when you get the Lejeune settlement, that will not offset what you are now getting from TDIU. You can be a 'rich man' with many so called assets and still get the TDIU provided you actually cannot work and are not working. Life experience tells me there may be way less than people are expecting with the lejeune settlement. The attorneys will get a lions share of the settlement, then the crumbs that are left will be divided among the incredibly large number of former Marines and their families that were poisoned.
@@SergeantStryker hell sarge, I can't even walk across the room without help.
@@tedgriffiths5216that would be compensation not counted as income.
“The federal identities definitely talk to eachother”. Except when it comes to VHA and VBA 🙄
So VHA:VBA do talk when it comes to evidence but that’s about it. They are also the same federal entity
Im 70% TDIU P&T. Im fortunate because I also have a really good state pension but you’re right, TDIU doesnt make sense.
I love your giving HVAC things to grill VA about. It’s important.
I'm retired. I get a pension. It's way over 19K . I can't work or gain substantial employment. Will TDIU Not work for me even though I no longer work?
Does TDIU become permanent at 55 years old?
Good question.... Or what if you're already 70%MH and 65yrs old, but can't hold onto a job? Been fired from my last 4 jobs! Two jobs just in the last year.....
So if I'm bedridden but I paint from bed and my paintings sell for $100,000 apiece the VA doesn't owe me for being bedridden or for loss of relations with my wife !!!!
If you have TDIU for 20 years and P&T with it on your 21 year can you go work afterwards?
I’m tdiu and static p and t. My raw # 99 raw. 40% 40% 40% 20% 20% 30% 70% 60%. So did VA. Make a mistake. I receive 100% P &. T. It makes no sense to me Raw # of 99 shouldn’t I be 100%P & T not TDIU.
When does age factor in with TDIU? Thanks in advance
It doesn’t
My paperwork says TDIU total and permanent.
Whnot yGive Vets at 70 pc + a 100 pc p&t who àre 55y/o + and go from there ?
I submitted for TDIU while I keep filing for the 100
I think it’s a bad deal for both the Veteran and the US economy. At least if they are paying you at the 100% rate, and if you can still work some, maybe not a hedge fund manager at Goldman Sachs lol, but something is better than nothing, it would benefit the Veteran and the economy. At least the Veteran could still be contributing to the US GDP and payroll taxes, but still get the benefits of 100%. Being TDIU and only being able to make 12k a year is ridiculous unless you literally live in the middle of nowhere, or if you are lucky enough to have a spouse that makes good money then it’s great lol 😂
I’m 64 at 80% both knees have been replaced and I have chronic sinusitis, I can’t work at my profession ( carpenter ) so TDU would be a good thing.
It’s like being 100% disabled, but able to work!
I have multiple ratings at 60% 30% 10% 10% Overall at
80% I put in for TDIU 8 months ago. I hope I have enough to have a chance at being granted a TDIU???
Also: side note. I'm paying back 31,000 from a separation bonus(SSB) from 32 years ago, very frustrating!
I have a job and I earn 21,500 a year and I’m 90% rated
Should I apply for tdiu
You can earn the poverty rate...and you have to be 70%.😊
Playing what if with numbers!
What happens if You TDIU P&,T
If you can work... you shouldn't be getting tdiu. The only reason you get tdiu is because you can not work!
Nam Vet. 88% very recently (70%MH + 60%HHD) filed some secondaries and TDIU and am waiting. I hope I get it. Hate to be political, but I am worried about 47 + 25 saying that my disabilities are age related, not service related.
What? No Stan?
fear mongering why