VETERANS AFFAIRS - Individual Unemployability Benefits (TDIU) - VA Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits allow veterans who cannot work due to service-connected disabilities to receive compensation at the 100% disability rate, even if their combined disability rating is less than 100%.
What it is:
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is a special benefit offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Who is eligible:
Veterans who are unable to secure or maintain "substantially gainful employment" due to their service-connected disabilities may be eligible for TDIU benefits.
How it works:
TDIU allows veterans to receive compensation at the 100% disability rate, even if their combined disability rating is less than 100%.
Substantially gainful employment:
This refers to full-time employment that provides a wage greater than the poverty level.
Eligibility Requirements:
- One disability rated at 60% or more .
- Multiple disabilities with a combined rating of 70% or more, with at least one disability rated at 40% or more .
Evidence Requirements:
- You must have evidence of at least one service-connected disability that meets the above scheduler requirements.
- You must prove the service-connected disability or disabilities alone prevent getting or keeping substantially gainful employment.
Does not include any filing fees.
VETERANS AFFAIRS - Individual Unemployability Benefits (Nationwide)
VETERANS AFFAIRS - Individual Unemployability Benefits (TDIU) - VA Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits allow veterans who cannot work due to service-connected disabilities to receive compensation at the 100% disability rate, even if their combined disability rating is less than 100%.
What it is:
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is a special benefit offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Who is eligible:
Veterans who are unable to secure or maintain "substantially gainful employment" due to their service-connected disabilities may be eligible for TDIU benefits.
How it works:
TDIU allows veterans to receive compensation at the 100% disability rate, even if their combined disability rating is less than 100%.
Substantially gainful employment:
This refers to full-time employment that provides a wage greater than the poverty level.
Eligibility Requirements:- One disability rated at 60% or more .
- Multiple disabilities with a combined rating of 70% or more, with at least one disability rated at 40% or more .
Evidence Requirements:
- You must have evidence of at least one service-connected disability that meets the above scheduler requirements.
- You must prove the service-connected disability or disabilities alone prevent getting or keeping substantially gainful employment.
Does not include any filing fees.