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Eligibility & Unemployability Claims (TDIU) Blog

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  • How to Protect Your Disability Rating From the VA’s AI System
    The VA's AI system has processed over 1 billion Veteran documents. Here's what that means for your disability rating—and how to protect it now.
  • From Combat Training to Chronic Pain: VA Benefits for Army Shoulder Injuries
    Rotator cuff tears, dislocations, and joint damage from Army service may qualify for VA disability benefits. Learn how to document your shoulder injury claim.
  • Between Symptoms and Side Effects: Why Treatment Impairment Matters in TDIU Cases
    Medication impairment from service-connected conditions can qualify you for TDIU. Learn how treatment effects impact VA unemployability claims.
  • Overcoming Age-Related Obstacles in Your TDIU Claim
    Age should never be a factor in your TDIU claim, but the VA often makes mistakes that cost older Veterans crucial disability benefits.
  • How Applying for Vocational Rehab Benefits Could Undermine Your TDIU Claim
    Eligible Veterans have a right to apply for both TDIU and vocational rehabilitation benefits, but receiving both could cause unexpected complications.
  • State-Specific Benefits for US Veterans Living in Virginia
    No matter where in the world a US Veteran lives, they may be able to receive a range of benefits. However, there are additional benefits available to Veterans living in certain places. Virginia offers Veterans substantial discounts on recreational licenses, special employment and educational programs, and many others.
  • How Military Retirement Pay Affects Your VA Disability Benefits
    In some cases, you can receive both VA disability and military retirement pay. Learn more here.
  • 5 Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Seeking TDIU Benefits
    If you think you might qualify for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits, make sure you can avoid these common mistakes.
  • How to Get TDIU Benefits for Arthritis
    Veterans with arthritis may qualify for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits based on either schedular or extra-schedular criteria.
  • How to Get TDIU Benefits for Your Asthma
    It is difficult to get TDIU benefits approved for asthma alone, but Veterans with multiple disabilities may be approved with an attorney’s help.
  • How a Protected Work Environment Will Affect Your TDIU Claim
    Disabled Veterans may qualify for TDIU benefits despite their income level if they are employed in a protected work environment.
  • Additional Benefits for 100% Disabled Veterans
    If you are 100% disabled or receiving TDIU benefits, you may qualify for additional VA benefits. Learn more here.
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  • TDIU granted with retroactive benefits to U.S. Air Force Veteran $325,000
  • Earlier effective date for TDIU awarded to U.S. Army Veteran due to clear and unmistakable error in VA decision $130,000
  • TDIU granted for PTSD with retroactive benefits to U.S. Army Veteran $156,000
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  • Mr. Kendall, I need to express my profound gratitude for your exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to supporting veterans. Your efforts have been truly invaluable, and I am particularly appreciative of your consistent support and perseverance, especially during moments when challenges arose. Your steadfast commitment to my case made a significant and positive impact. I am absolutely certain that the favorable outcome would not have been possible without your remarkable hard work, comprehensive knowledge, and resolute persistence. Your expertise and tireless advocacy were instrumental in navigating the process successfully. Please accept my sincerest thanks for your invaluable assistance and all that you do. Sincerely, E.T. E.T.
  • I am still under the past presence of "Shock and Awe" after Attorney Megan Kondrachuk and the Sean Kendall Law Firm achieved securing a 100% disability award for myself with the VA. Bravo! Forty-five years of denials, and finally a win with a competent and accomplished attorney. Thank you for your diligence and passion for winning cases, against all odds. Kent
  • "Mr. Kendall is a fantastic lawyer! I have recommended him to at least three of my VA friends in DC, MD, and also here in CO.  I told my friends that he got me my other 30%, and he can help them also." Entitlement to individual unemployability is granted effective August 30, 2022. Shirley F
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