Major Changes to Extraschedular TDIU Claims!

In this video, we discuss recent changes to TDIU Claims related to protected work environments. The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims issued a new ruling in January 2024, clarifying what qualifies as a protected work environment for TDIU benefits. We explain how this affects veterans pursuing TDIU Claims and what you need to know to navigate these new guidelines.

00:00 Intro
00:45 Protected Work Environment Overview
02:16 Current Poverty Threshold
03:09 Substantially Gainful Employment
03:40 Protected Work Environment Definition
06:01 The Labruzza Case
08:17 New Definition of Protected Work Environment
08:49 Point 1: Shielded from Competition
11:35 Point 2: Lower Income Position
15:19 Point 3: ADA Accommodations
16:00 Impact of the New Definition on TDIU Claims
16:51 Conclusion

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As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Rada, can relate to his clients, and as a disabled veteran, he also has special insight into the disability claims process. His experience was a drawn-out ordeal that took eight years from initial claim to completion, so he understands the consequences of filing a VA disability claim without adequate preparation or legal counsel. In fact, Mr. Rada eventually hired a fellow VA benefits lawyer to bring his appeal to a successful conclusion.
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[VetAwareProject]

This is great information for TDIU Veterans, something for them to keep in mind and look into in case there are any changes, appreciate the work you do!

[Jodytookmygirl]

I called and hired after service LLC to help me get my TDIU..
working my case now.. after service very professional and took the time to explain every step and Detail in the process.
Thanks AFTER SERVICE LLC

[westbows]

When I first saw the video on YouTube (from my phone), I thought you had no shirt on! Ha Ha! I thought, well, it is still summer!
As always thank you for the info.

[robertpronovost]

I’m an independent contractor. I get a phone call and either take a delivery job or say I’m not an available. What would you say about that shelter wise?

[robertscheinost]

Other than saying 200K is too much money to earn annually, it seems the Court punted the court case way down the field in this decision.

[donkelly]

Hi guys, I just found your channel today and really like your content! I'm a vet with TDIU, I'm just wondering: can my spouse have income of her own? Will her income count against me as total household income or some nonsense? I never know how the VA thinks or judges us.

[willamclark]

I'm at 80% with 1 disability rated at 40%. I am no longer working due to the pain I must endure from my service connected disabilities. All of my disabilities are musculoskeletal except tinnitus. What are my chances of getting TDIU?

[keithdykes]

I’m currently tdiu can I work CWT and still keep tdiu

[PeteDaniels-uwyr]

Hello, I retired 2 years ahead of plan due to anxiety and stress that is service related (left a six figure income 2 years early). I am waiting for the rating now for the anxiety. Also am 10% tinnitus and 60% hearing loss. C&P examiner stated I should apply for TDIU and I intend to. Regarding incomes I have retirement coming in around $900 per month plus SSI at $3000 before taxes. Do you think I have a standing to get TDIU?

[LarryVillarreal-pkon]

If the veteran is on pension under poverty income due cancer and heart disease. Could I apply tdiu. And rated 30% rated

[jackjack-lqde]

So the V.A wants to keep the Veterans home less and on the streets.

[robertpronovost]

Funny watching this I stopped and called the va. I was told what work you do don’t mean anything. I could earn WTH spouse and child I could under 24k. Amount based on last know of 2023.