How did you decide to go on disability?

[Lee C]

I havent heard of that...?? I'm at 70% ptsd and just went back to try to get them to add the fibro and unemployabilty.
That's the route most people are going because getting a straight 100% is really hard now. It includes things like you can't sign your name. Unemployability kicks in if you are 70% or more -- they pay at the 100% rate. I'm going back for appeal #2 - and my VSO is having a fit because there is a risk of downgrading each time you ask for an appeal.

This ^^^^ is going to make all the difference in the world. I am so happy for him

I've gotten mixed opinions on this. Most of the people I've talked to have gone to their state senator or representative -- the outcomes are all over the place . Same with lawyers -- I've heard to be really careful because some of the flashiest websites have no idea what they are doing. If they deny me again I'm going to talk with this group...
Social Security Disability | Appeal | Insurance | Benefits | SSDI they are the people handling my SSN stuff and they also have a section for VA claims.

keep me posted! :hug:

How much money do you get for disabilties in percentages in the US?

 

[Freida]

How much money do you get for disabilties in percentages in the US?

It starts with a couple hundred dollars for 10% and tops out at about $3200/month plus additional few for kids /spouse/parents you take care of. Not really enough to live well on but way more than regular government disability which is about $750 - 1200 a month.
Plus you have to pay taxes on regular disability but don't on the va. The low pay is a big reason for our homelessness problems. You can't even rent an apartment for $1200 a month...

2019 VA Disability Compensation Rates - Benefits Rate Tables

 

[Lee C]

Thats our document below

 

[Freida]

I joined the wrong military :(

 

[Lee C]

Its excatly what we say m8

 

[Friday]

I joined the wrong military :(

LMFAO :roflmao:

The mercenary side of me finds it comforting to just consider this the Wild West.

 

[Freida]

:roflmao: