Concerned about losing 'Individual Unemployability'?

[GregK]

Our 'beloved leaders' budget proposal cuts benefits for vets. So much for that promise.

One item cut is something called Individual Unemployability.

I contacted PVA about this and received the following:

Good Afternoon Mr. Kenoyer,

It is actually called Individual Unemployability (IU). It is something the VA grants to veterans who are unable to work based on their service-connected disabilities when the total disabilities do not add up to a full 100% scheduler disability rating. Since you have already been found to be 100% service connected, the issue of IU would not pertain to you and it was never a consideration with your rating. I hope that answers the question, but please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Regards,

Joni K. St Pierre

Joni K. St Pierre
Senior National Service Officer
Paralyzed Veterans of America

 

[frankb]

This bone-head policy will have a significant impact on our Vietnam, Iraq, Afghan vets. Shameful.

 

[DaChief]

Like you said, it doesn't apply to us. There are some pretty serious impacts for those not rated 100% scheduler though.