VA Unemployability: Is It Really That Easy To Get 100%?

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There are two main requirements that must be met in order to qualify for VA unemployability benefits. First, you must be unable to maintain substantially gainful employment due to your service-connected disabilities. Second, your disabilities must be rated at least 50% by the VA.
If you believe that you meet these qualifications, you will need to submit extensive documentation to the VA in order to have your claim approved. This documentation should include medical records, employment records, and any other documentation that can support your case.
The VA will also consider your age, education, and work experience when determining if you are eligible for VA unemployability benefits. If you are unable to meet the qualifications above, you may still be able to receive partial disability benefits from the VA.
If you are a veteran who is struggling to find work due to your service-connected disabilities, you may want to contact a qualified Veterans Benefits lawyer to help you with your claim. An experienced attorney can help you gather the necessary documentation and evidence to support your claim and give you the best chance of obtaining the benefits you deserve.
The answer to this question is a resounding NO. While it may seem like an easy way to get 100% compensation from the VA, it is actually quite difficult to obtain.
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@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

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@DynamiteLs14 Жыл бұрын

I'm at 60 can I use unemployability to get 100 or do I need 70 first

@joeyholthusen6495 Жыл бұрын

If your married do you have to file separately? And if you have a LLC hobby farm with a lot of tax deductions? You are alone working and very secluded. Would this qualify?

@pbananaandfriends Жыл бұрын

I like how the lawyer is matching combat Craig’s energy. Makes for a good show and informational. Good job to both of you.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's what I like about making videos with Matt. We can joke around a bit and play off of eachother.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

@Michael Philip Oliver 👍

@dustytravels9458 Жыл бұрын

Really admire Matt and his ability to shoot straight from the hip. Both of you guys make a very productive combo!

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@RJScott Жыл бұрын

instead of bringing 87,000 IRS enforcers on, they should focus on the VA claim system.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@penrodautorepair3170 Жыл бұрын

For almost ten years I lived on less then 10k a year because the VA wouldn’t do an MRI on my back. I’m great full for Combat Craig videos. With out his videos an help I’d still be struggling with a sever back injury an wrist injury an a TBI Keep up the great work Combat Craig

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

🇺🇸🇺🇸

@manateeman69 Жыл бұрын

15+ years for me...even with 4 MRI until I got a new Dr and all of a sudden I needed emergency spinal fusion surgery...when the c&p "Dr" asked me how do I know it was service connected...I said..."besides the fact that I was there when it happened?"

@timmins810 Жыл бұрын

Great talk guys, I have Hypertension that I just claimed from Matt Hill’s staff and I’m going for TDIU with Hill & Ponton, but It takes so long, I still in line about 45,000 in line, I think they jipted in line. I’m at 70% and it takes years to do this; the VA should move on Vets that are 75 yrs old. Carl Timmins

@sector783 9 ай бұрын

Such a great video. It’s so hard to find this detailed information elsewhere. I just got off the phone with the regional office in Salt Lake City and I am about as clear as mud as it relates to earnings while on TDIU.. Staying below the poverty threshold is pretty straightforward. My employer is well aware of my service-connected disabilities and is more than accommodating when I need to go home when I have bad migraines for example among many other things that would normally not be available to other employees. That said, theoretically I should be able to earn more than the property threshold because I am technically in a sheltered work environment. But it seems like a long drawn out legal battle with the VA is inevitable if I make more than the poverty threshold despite a sheltered work environment.

@American_Mike Жыл бұрын

The term sheltered workshop refers to an organization or environment that employs people with disabilities separately from others, usually with exemptions from labor standards, including but not limited to the absence of minimum wage requirements.

@dlawso23 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm in that 70% category and I'm not working because of my mental health conditions. I'm in Chicago, I watched Jay Cutler (Bears) throw interceptions in the red zone, only to be ran back for touchdowns by the opposing teams. 😐 If you are 100% service connected, you can get your student loans wiped out.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

🏈🏈

@joezb5134 Жыл бұрын

I did not know if your 100% service connected you could get your loans discharged. Thank you for the information I just looked it up.

@MommaKong7 Жыл бұрын

@@blackmcbain3145 lol I think he was just letting us know what he was currently doing and that he's at 💯 percent 🤣

@irwinsailas5610 Жыл бұрын

@@blackmcbain3145 😂😂 I’m confused too to what he was trying to say lol

@dlawso23 Жыл бұрын

@@irwinsailas5610 Sorry for the rambling, I'm at 70% service connected with the potential for 100%. I have a lawyer working on my case now.

@werewolf1251 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Mr. CC. It's Happy White Claw:30 time! 🐺

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

🔥🤠🏈✅

@chrisdavidson6236 Жыл бұрын

I feel a protected environment is working on a military base. I have issues in the public sector but feel safe on bases

@ceejays4521 Жыл бұрын

They increased me from 70 percent to 80 percent and granted TDIU at 26 years old thanks CC

@patgraeme775 Жыл бұрын

What is the breakdown of your ratings? I'm at 70% and filed yesterday. 50% ptsd 10% ea shoulder, tinnitus 10%, 0% hearing loss

@Babyjoker2222 Жыл бұрын

I filed for tdiu a few months ago, they denied me and put me up for possible reductions. Vets be careful.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Yes anytime you file a claim you can end up with a decrease just as easily as you can with an increase☝️

@JamesB02 Жыл бұрын

Oh my hope you aren't reduced. I filed two claims for increases in July and last week received my decision letter. Thankful to God for the increases as I prayed I wasn't going to be decreased. I am being hesitant if I should file for tdiu as I am now 90%.

@ent7453 Жыл бұрын

Why did you get denied for? Did you have a lot of jobs last 5 years?

@beast_e55_amg Жыл бұрын

“Hedge” all your your service connected disabilities with a good private dr who can help you. Have the medical reports that support your disability are getting worse from that dr. So when you file a new claim.. and the VA try’s to reduce you for what ever reason they pull out of thin air. You’re private doctors evidence should cancel out the VAs evidence to reduce you. Therefore keeping your disability exactly where it stands. (From what i understand on CCs video about hedging)

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

@@beast_e55_amg 💯💯

@applejellypucci Жыл бұрын

I filed for TDIU and then started working as a CWT at the hospital so I withdrew my claim for IU. I also would not file for it if you have had your ratings for less than 5 years because they can bust you back down % wise.

@alfredozayas3421 Жыл бұрын

I just sent in a claim for TDIU. I used to work at a VA hospital was let go because of my condition and thet could not accomodate me, OPM gave me a retirement due to disability for the condition that had brought me to a VA 60%. In the process I applied to SSA for disability and was approved by them because of the same condition because the condition precluded me finding employment. I don't know if the VA will approve it, but they have already ler me know that a C&P is coming soon.

@box8brewing829 Жыл бұрын

CC, thanks for all you do and I have H&P working on my TDIU case now. It's been a year so far, but hopefully they can help me out in the end.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@JamesB02 Жыл бұрын

Pray it works out for you , I like H&P I haven't filed for tdiu yet but did reach out to them. They (the disability coordinator) called me on yesterday that Atty Matthew Hill advised they wouldn't be able to take my case but will forward my info to an alternate firm for assistance and to allow 2 weeks for them to reach out. I wasn't disappointed as this is what I expected because its not a appeal claim.

@scottjenkins6972 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to hit that like button! CC earns it evertime.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

@igotthis6529 Жыл бұрын

Great video valuable information 👐

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@mattipps 2 ай бұрын

It took me 15 years to fight for myself. Thank you both.

@CombatCraig 2 ай бұрын

👍

@Nakamaohana01 Жыл бұрын

Craig, is it possible for you to cover Restless Leg Syndrome? I got service connected at 0%. At that time, I couldn't take meds because it would've made me drowsy; a no-no in my active duty assignment. Now as a retiree, I'm poppin' meds. Seems the VA isn't clear on the diagnosis and rating. There are blogs from lawyers, but no videos. Thanks, brutha.

@bperry573 Жыл бұрын

90% here with 70% of it MH that also happens to work at the VA. I just had this on in the background and when he mentioned that the "VA could be considered protected" I instantly thought of all my appointments ive gone to while employed there. I have never thought of it that way and appreciate the perspective. Where can I find more info on this?

@thehamms3 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Combat Craig and Matt. I filed TDIU paperwork Dec 16, 2020 with a "veteran law group" in the Evidence lane at the BVA and still waiting!! I am 70% Anxiety, 20% lumbar spine, with 20% right lower sciatic and 20% left lower sciatic, 10% Morton's neuroma. Getting paid 90% and still nothing! My lawyer says wait but I want to call the VA and find out more. Who do I call?

@brophymusprime593 Жыл бұрын

....the VA.

@thehamms3 Жыл бұрын

@@brophymusprime593 I did. They told me what I already knew from the website. Nothing

@danielwarren7037 11 ай бұрын

The sheltered workshop here is a shop similar to a goodwill and they hire mentally handicapped people to work in the shop, and i think they even had a yardwork crew

@pmf2994 Жыл бұрын

There are ~ 20 million veterans, of which 6.9 million are collecting VA compensation. My question is how many out of the 6.9 million are rated at 100% P&T and how many are rated at 100% TDIU? I think that once this is answered, we can get a better understanding on how rare and how difficult it is to achieve the goal of getting a 100% rating. I received a 100% P&T rating a few years ago and at the time my VSO said it is very difficult to get this rating and very few receive either 100% P&T or TDIU. He said that he believed that the low ratings contribute to the high rate of veterans committing suicide During their service they did not go on sick call when injured, because it was frowned upon. So when they filed claims after service, they had no Nexus; thus having to fight an up hill battle. As you have said in your videos, without the Nexus (proof of in service injury), there is little chance of success in the VA granting the veteran’s desired ratings goal. Once the Nexus is established, only then can secondary claims be filed and rated. I live in NYC and go to the three VA hospitals for treatment of my injuries and speak to many fellow veterans and they regret that they didn’t report their injuries while in service and they are paying the “price” now.

@richardpeoples8019 Жыл бұрын

100% correct!!! Everyone who was in the military knows going on sick call /reporting injuries was frowned upon and even threatened not to to!!! I hope anyone currently in the service will report everything/get it in your med. records because if you don't, you will be denied any help in the future.

@applejellypucci Жыл бұрын

@@richardpeoples8019 yes, learn from us who are out here learning this stuff after we are all broken from service years later.

@BoricuaHunter Жыл бұрын

I missed the live, I can’t find a vocational expert in my area(Miami Florida) any assistance getting one in my area, or one that would work remotely would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

@matthewfield5241 Жыл бұрын

I am set to retire and recieve a state pension in a couple years. How would this affect my chance at approval for TDIU at that time? Currently rated at 80%.

@MommaKong7 Жыл бұрын

Im currently at 80% with 70% for ptsd. I filed my TDIU claim last month with a Vocational Expert letter. Did my c & p exam 2 weeks later and now I'm just waiting. My claim status was updated yesterday.

@JamesB02 Жыл бұрын

Hello was your c&p exam for only ptsd or all service connected disabilities? I just filed in July to have migraines and mdd increased . Thank God they were increased received my decision letter last week 11/7/2022. I was 70% but now 90%.

@MommaKong7 Жыл бұрын

@@JamesB02 Congratulations on the increase. It was only about the ptsd. My symptoms and how it keeps me from being able to work.

@irwinsailas5610 Жыл бұрын

Same scenario here filed mine in August did a C&P exam a week after and now I’m just waiting it’s in the decision phase for awhile now! 🙏🙏 for the best for all Veterans🥰

@JamesB02 Жыл бұрын

@@MommaKong7 thanks 😊

@MommaKong7 Жыл бұрын

@@irwinsailas5610 I'm sure it'll turn out great. I heard they have an unusual amount of claims recently which would explain the wait. Last time I did a claim it took them 8 months to approve it.

@Outdoorpizzaoven Жыл бұрын

I'm tdiu p&t and I'm afraid to get a part time job because I'm afraid they will take my benefits away for making an extra $1000 a month driving Uber or something like that

@D130401 Жыл бұрын

I work part-time, less than $10,000 a year but my wife each also get Social Security. Will the combined put me over the current poverty lemit?

@DonFashionBeauty Жыл бұрын

Excellent dialog.

@ervinmarlin7632 Жыл бұрын

@cc can you make a video with a social security expert to explain ssdi and ssi and how veterans can have successful claims when stuff is being adjudicated through ssa?

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Sure👍

@donlombard9693 Жыл бұрын

cc I am at 80% 50% ptsd 10 ringing in the ears and 50% cpap and I am 66 years old on ssi does ssi count as income have not worked in 18 years

@TheMeanbean21 Жыл бұрын

Im at 80 % with 70 PTSD. But I'm scared the will take it all away.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

That is the risk we take whenever we initiate a claims action with the VA. Make sure you are on your game before you click that submit button!

@peterome9789 Жыл бұрын

Any EQUITABLE RELIEF attorneys out there? Or a video about it?

@andymurrow2497 Жыл бұрын

Do they still consider self-employed not really gainful employment?

@almightyterror 11 ай бұрын

I have a question. Does anyone know whether or not my spouse’s income counts towards the income limit? I don’t know the current income limit for 2023. I understand we can’t make substantially gainful employment but we can still work as long as it’s not above the 2023 poverty level.

@GTifft1 Жыл бұрын

Craig, when you do an interview such as this, please balance your voice with the person that you’re interviewing. The imbalance of sound becomes distracting and your message is too important to allow distractions that can easily be resolved. Keep up the good work!

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

👍

@sector783 9 ай бұрын

If I understand correctly, a veteran on TDIU can attempt to go back to work full-time and still receive TDIU for one year. So it’s kind of like a trial period to see if the veteran can gainfully work? But if say eight months into the job the service connected disability‘s disallowed the veterans to work, they will remain on TDIU? Just want to make sure I’m understanding correctly. Thanks for all that you guys do! Semper Fi

@jeffg8674 Жыл бұрын

What is the SCT number on your Problem list mean. Thanks

@Zeron6789 Жыл бұрын

I've Got 90% but they gave me P&T TDIU. SSD Says that i'm too young to be on it so i can't go that route. But every day i wake up and i fear that the VA will just rip the benefits away from me. Am i fearing over nothing? (November 2019 is when they have established this rating). How could i go about getting SSD? Love your videos, glad someone out there is helping the veterans.

@Hoffmanpack Жыл бұрын

Take each payment as a gift m8. If it ends the gifts stop you should have prepared when you had the income. I try and put away half mine each month so just incase they pull it I can have half stashed away for the 2 -4 year battle. I also try and get jobs , make some money and I always get fired for some reason, I add every firing and denial for a job to my case. Good luck tho, your at 90 already so I think your doing better than me.

@joeyholthusen6495 Жыл бұрын

If your married do you have to file separately? And if you have a LLC hobby farm with a lot of tax deductions? You are alone working and very secluded.

@bmx7596 Жыл бұрын

I like how they give out money to "oppressed" people like its candy. I know 20 year olds rolling around in brand new Cadillacs on welfare, yet disabled combat veterans have to jump through hoops just to get a living wage.

@Beardedaxe94 Жыл бұрын

Hey CC, so I have an intent to file for tinnitus and migraines. Can I link my migraines to my tinnitus in the same claim, or should I file a secondary after I’ve filed for tinnitus? I’ve been struggling with this for a while now and I’d just like to get compensated fairly.

@gator4536 Жыл бұрын

10% for tinidus. They denied my migrannes for it. Now I’m looking for a good appeals lawyer.

@HurleyBrley Жыл бұрын

I still get the form. Regardless if I made a cent.

@gillyoh63 Жыл бұрын

How it that I can't get aid and attendance with a tdiu rating and I'm at 90%

@VBE99 Жыл бұрын

Hey combat Craig I’m about to file for tdiu some va doctors are saying that I have a personality disorder as well as my anxiety and depression can the va use that to deny my claim or does it matter only for getting service connection I’m starting to get worried any advice?

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Yes they will try and trick you. Make sure you get a vocational assessment before you file!

@LeatherneckReconnect Жыл бұрын

I didn't know there was a P&T with TDIU. Does that give you all the benefits that come with 100% P&T with the only difference being that you have to work under the poverty level?

@alfredhall55 Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can have 100% PT TDIU for sure! You are correct there are no difference in the benefits comparable to 100% P&T

@hernandezcordovajanice6140 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@JamesJohnson-bq3nu Жыл бұрын

Combat Craig: Would doing a outside job like a security guard or something like this type of employment to supplement the income needed to take care of expenses qualify as a protected employment status when trying to get 100 percent??

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

I would say by definition that if you have to go to work carrying a weapon and stopping idiots from doing stupid things by force that would probably not qualify as protected or sheltered but that's a generalized statement. Dig in and see if your particular scenario fits in with TDIU.

@chrissample3047 Жыл бұрын

I'm at 40% I had fight for that for years 33years in army oh not service connected

@JoshuaRamsey-yf8iy 7 ай бұрын

I wonder if self employment as a llc is a protected environment? I work when I want, I am the only employee? Curious if that qualifies.

@markargentine6259 2 ай бұрын

Im 93% with iu p&t. I need to work for two quarters to collect Ss. Question is if i work for six months to have 40 quarters will that draw attention to my IU status. Thank you

@BassNinja Жыл бұрын

It's easy if you meet the requirements.......

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

💯💯

@wdethoma Жыл бұрын

Where do you see on your decision if you are P&T? Thank you.

@Hoffmanpack Жыл бұрын

Hrm

@davidmartin8974 Жыл бұрын

Does tdiu p&t have the same benefits as 100% p&t, such as dental ect?

@mark26mw Жыл бұрын

Yes it does

@03DoorKicker Жыл бұрын

Yes, however, you need to call the VA to get the contact number/location they use and set up an appt yourself. From then on, you’re scheduled every 6mons for dental care

@urdude67 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if maybe you should turn down your microphone volume? Your voice comes across really loud

@rushtk2112 Жыл бұрын

I have been on 100% non-workability with a 93% rating since 2010. I'm actually scared to try and be permanent.

@user-vm3yd2rp7f Жыл бұрын

Think long and hard about going after 100. Sometimes the gamble is not worth it.

@spclarryy Жыл бұрын

You’re not alone. I’ve been 100 percent and not p and t for 15 years. I’m not going to mess with it. I get a c and p about every 5 years for ptsd.

@Hoffmanpack Жыл бұрын

Yep don't pike bear, if 100 stop is what I hear

@orlandosaavedra514 Жыл бұрын

Craig I’m at 160% what type $$ am I looking at it’s so confusing

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

You’re gonna have to learn about the combine ratings table man it’s hard to get your head around but you’re gonna be dealing with it for the rest of your life so start googling around and use online VA disability calculators. You can go tried to figure it out the VA website there’s resources out there.

@TroutandTacos Жыл бұрын

Get Some!!!!

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

💰💰

@oldArmyVet 8 ай бұрын

My question is, are the benifits exactly the same for tdiu as 100 percent? If you have tdiu does your spouse still qualify for medical benefits?

@CombatCraig 8 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

@kentongreen5878 Жыл бұрын

I'm 62 yrs old. 80 percent at the va (10, 20, 20, 30 and 40). Nothing is static. I have SSDI because I can't work because of my disability. Ptsd and DDD ectopic. How can I get to tdiu ot pt. Thanks

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

I’d hire a vocational expert👍

@jameshartman7112 Жыл бұрын

What is a vocational expert? Where can I find one?

@angelocollins3372 Жыл бұрын

That one question I always wanted to know where do u find a vocational expert ?

@Darkempress45 Жыл бұрын

CC has videos that touch on vocational experts. Search in KZfaq “Combat Craig vocational expert” and see what comes up

@irwinsailas5610 Жыл бұрын

@@angelocollins3372 Clifford Vocational Services👍

@jameshartman7112 Жыл бұрын

I am currently at 80% service connected. I am employed and make around $90,000 a year. Can I apply for TDIU? What would be my chance of getting it? I am 57yrs old.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Are you in a sheltered or protected work environment? If so your chances are good!

@jameshartman7112 Жыл бұрын

@@CombatCraig no, how long would I have to be unemployed to file for TDIU?

@leekey1608 Жыл бұрын

Is the income level based only on the vets income or combined income with wife?

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Only on the vet

@williamburke1927 Жыл бұрын

What about having 2 dependent children? Does that allow a vet to make the 18k poverty level family of two?

@SaulTeeBalls 11 ай бұрын

I wonder who would win a “last man standing TO THE DEATH MATCH” between Matt and CC?

@CombatCraig 11 ай бұрын

😅😜😊

@tiorobot Жыл бұрын

Could someone please explain the VA math to me? I thought I had it figured out. How did he come up with 94%? I understand that 90+40 isn't 130% Thank you in advance

@tsh30039 Жыл бұрын

If you are 90 percent every 10 percent equals 1 percent so you would need another 50 percent in ratings to Get you to 95 percent that will round off to 💯

@Conroez Жыл бұрын

90% means 10% of you is still "healthy". So a 40% additional rating applies to that 10%. 40% of 10% is 4%. 94%

@Hoffmanpack Жыл бұрын

It's un understandable

@Snailmailtrucker Жыл бұрын

Do Vets get any priority with their Benefits Claims because of their age ?

@03DoorKicker Жыл бұрын

Yes, I don’t know exactly how old, but you can find it somewhere on the page that shows the status of your claim. However, I think it’s over 65+

@goingbonzo5923 Жыл бұрын

I believe oef and aef also have priorities.

@tonysouthern3049 Жыл бұрын

If someone is forced to retire from their civilian job due to a VA disability does the retirement pay count against that limit?

@Tucker22. Жыл бұрын

What if your state retirement is more than poverty level.

@CombatCraig Жыл бұрын

Sounds like passive income to me but I would double check to make sure🤠

@Tucker22. Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@christopherszymanski2404 Жыл бұрын

Yes, A State Retirement is passive income and does not count. As long as you are currently not working and unable to.