TDIU Benefits
Service-connected disabilities can make it difficult to maintain steady employment. Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability, commonly called TDIU, may allow eligible veterans to receive VA disability compensation at the 100% rate even when their disability rating is lower.
Georgia Veteran Disability provides general information about TDIU benefits and helps veterans across Georgia connect with independent professionals who can review their situation.
Who May Qualify for TDIU?
Generally, your service-connected disabilities must prevent you from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. You must also meet one of these rating requirements:
- One service-connected disability rated at least 60%; or
- Multiple service-connected disabilities with a combined rating of at least 70%, including one rated at least 40%.
Some veterans may qualify with lower ratings under special consideration. Meeting the percentage requirements alone does not establish eligibility.
Evidence Supporting Your Request
The VA considers evidence showing how your service-connected conditions affect your ability to work, along with your employment and education history. Relevant information may include medical reports, test results, and employment records.
Before discussing your situation with a professional, consider organizing:
- Your latest VA rating decision
- Recent medical records
- Your employment history
- Notes about work limitations and accommodations
- Questions about your current employment situation
Applying for TDIU Benefits
The VA identifies two forms for TDIU requests: VA Form 21-8940, the veteran’s application, and VA Form 21-4192, the request for employment information.
An approved TDIU claim changes your compensation payment to the 100% rate; it does not change your underlying disability rating.
How Georgia Veteran Disability Helps
Understanding where to begin can feel overwhelming. Our straightforward inquiry process helps Georgia veterans connect with independent professionals to discuss their circumstances and potential next steps.
Georgia Veteran Disability is a lead-generation service, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice, submit claims, or represent veterans before the VA. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Explore Your Options for TDIU Benefits
Are service-connected conditions affecting your ability to maintain employment? Tell us a little about your situation to request a connection with an independent professional.
Submitting an inquiry through this website does not file a VA claim or establish eligibility for benefits.
