Question:
Hello Jim. Let me thank you in advance. I can tell you put genuine passion into helping veterans like me. My rating recently changed from TDIU P&T to 100% schedular. However, when I logged on to ebenefits to print my letters, the forum gave me the options for for selecting what I can include within my letter. My problem is that the line stating "You are being paid at the 100 percent rate because you are unemployable due to your service connected disabilities: Yes".
I am not and have never received SMCs so the 2008 Bradley Vs (forgot name) does not pertain to my situation. I have two effective dates of May 02, 2019 for my T&P and May 01 2021, for my 100% schedular rating. So, do I have both TDIU and 100% schedular? Also, if I am still considered IU, does that preclude me from earning above the poverty level. I just want to know for sure if I am schedular or not. Thank you so much for all the help you provide to veterans searching for answers. It is a very frustrating process by design.
Jim's Reply:
The eBenefits site is to blame. This is a pretty common problem in that the site doesn't ever seem to be timely nor accurately updated. When we're converted from 100% TDIU to 100% schedular it's very common for the eBenefits site to not update correctly.
I've never figured out a solution that would assure a quick and accurate update. Try this: Call the "hotline" and see what they have to say. The number is (855) 948 - 2311
Good luck.