I'm 55 years old and have worked at the same company for 31 years. After being rated by the VA at 60% 17 years ago, I was recently increased to 100% Permanent &Total disability with SMC Housebound status (100% P&T on left leg, and 100% P&T on right leg). Recurrent DVT's, PVD, Massive Board Like Edema, on blood thinners for life, etc.
I'm currently still trying to work but my legs really give me fits and I'm constantly concerned about suffering a laceration of some kind and bleeding to death due to the blood thinners. However, I have a wife and 4 school aged kids who are very expensive so I need the income.
Should I file for SSDI? If so, can I file while I'm still working, then retire if and when I'm approved? What are my chances of success here? And finally, can my VA primary care doctor submit any of the required paperwork to the SSA, or does it need to be from my civilian doctor?
Thanks in advance for your opinions!
I'm currently still trying to work but my legs really give me fits and I'm constantly concerned about suffering a laceration of some kind and bleeding to death due to the blood thinners. However, I have a wife and 4 school aged kids who are very expensive so I need the income.
Should I file for SSDI? If so, can I file while I'm still working, then retire if and when I'm approved? What are my chances of success here? And finally, can my VA primary care doctor submit any of the required paperwork to the SSA, or does it need to be from my civilian doctor?
Thanks in advance for your opinions!