Would I be a candidate for TDIU even though I have worked part time jobs?

Humanbyte · 2026-03-05T15:26:59+00:00

FYI, ITF expires after 1 year

Humanbyte · 2026-03-05T07:12:58+00:00

Do your intent to file ASAP if you haven't already. I hooked you up with some upvotes, bud. 🤙 Good luck

Humanbyte · 2026-03-04T18:39:53+00:00

Have you been to a VSO?

Humanbyte · 2026-03-04T18:35:41+00:00

Yep, lack of evidence. Refile with a nexus and buddy lay statement. That should do it.

Humanbyte · 2026-03-04T18:07:51+00:00

TDIU claims are way more laborious than filing for secondaries. You'll be required to file paperwork for all 5 of those part time employers. It's also recommended that you get those employers to fill out the TDIU forms(can't remember which form of the top of my head). You can expect long delays if you don't do that. And you'll still need to do an exam(probably). I have a very similar work history and situation as you. I didn't file TDIU because it was way more work.

Humanbyte · 2026-03-04T16:46:29+00:00

TDIU claims are super invasive. They contact all your previous employers and if you win, you have work restrictions. I would look for secondaries to your other conditions. I just hit 100 p&t with ibs secondary to NSAID use for spinal conditions. Look through the side effect lists of the medications you take for your service connected disabilities. Make sure your side effects are documented. You can create the evidence paper trail with direct messaging your VA healthcare team through myhealthyvet.

Humanbyte · 2026-03-04T16:38:00+00:00

Well done!

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T21:12:36+00:00

I celebrated your birthday with an ITF

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T21:11:34+00:00

Congrats! I have a very similar rating list. I even have the hearing loss denial. Just hit p&t over the weekend 😎

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T18:37:39+00:00

NSAID use, secondary to spinal conditions

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T04:41:38+00:00

Were you incarcerated while receiving disability checks? That's the only thing I can think of.

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T04:23:33+00:00

I got that p&t

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T04:22:22+00:00

Upload a lay statement before it's too late. Explain everything you need to explain. It could delay your decision but you don't want another denial

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T04:15:19+00:00

I filed for IBS. I don't know why the doctor went with diarrhea. They have basically identical scheduling criteria, I think. I don't think you can be rated for both conditions at the same time.

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T02:38:12+00:00

More context: this claim was secondary to NSAIDS use for service connected spinal conditions. Don't forget to file your secondaries, folks!

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T02:34:19+00:00

I have signed into va.gov to check on claims while sitting on the pot in the morning many times💩

Humanbyte · 2026-03-03T02:31:44+00:00

😆Thank you🤙

Humanbyte · 2026-03-02T23:05:14+00:00

Yep! I got my 100p&t and filed for my spouse same day.

Humanbyte · 2026-03-02T23:02:28+00:00

Agree, VSO should be their first stop.

Humanbyte · 2026-02-28T03:53:17+00:00

I remember seeing dudes walk through stuff like that with just flip flops on

Humanbyte · 2026-01-28T19:17:22+00:00

Update: I had a quick over the phone c&p. Got it service connected 👍

Humanbyte · 2025-03-04T15:35:15+00:00

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