Veterans' Questions Answered: TDIU, Nexus Evidence, Smoking & More

In this segment of a recent Veterans Legal Lowdown podcast, CCK attorneys tackle real questions from veterans, including: How does VA calculate income for TDIU? How hard is it to prove a nexus without an outside doctor? Can smoking-related conditions be service-connected?

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0:00 Introduction
0:51 Can I work if I have 100% P&T schedular VA disability?
3:06 TDIU versus 100% schedular rating
6:23 The poverty threshold and TDIU
10:56 How hard is it to prove a nexus?
15:15 Why VA medical opinions can be unhelpful
18:00 Can I get VA disability for smoking?