Employment and ratings, disabilities...

[nievsr]

PEB Forum:
I was med boarded and eventually medically retired on early Aug, 2013 and move to FL soon afterwards. Around Sept 2013, I applied for unemployment benefits and almost a month later, I got a letter from the incumbent office, notifying me that do not qualify or are eligible to received any benefits due to the fact that I received retirement pay. The funny thing about this is that after more than 18 years (including reserves, civil service, active duty and 13 years private, civilian work, I have ever used or claimed unemployment and know that I really needed I get turned down, because I can "subsist with 1460 a months with a wife, mortg. and 2.5 teenagers. PS: I just recently received final VA ratings, 90%. Any intel?

 

[Dcmd124]

If you are unable to work, I would file for TDIU with the VA. You can also file for SSDI. Both of these are based on your inability to work. When you were still on Active Duty, did you file an exit interview with the VA requesting an increased rating for some claims and service connected ratings for new claims?

Since you filed for Unemployment, I am gathering that you are able to work. Did you appeal the Unemployment decision?.

Now if you are wanting to work, I would highly recommend you file for Voc Rehab with the VA. It is a great resource.

Take care and good luck to you.