Compensation Type
Common ratings: Paid at 100% rate
VA TDIU (Individual Unemployability) Claims
Receive 100% compensation without a 100% schedular rating.
Last updated: 2025-01-30
Overview
TDIU lets veterans receive compensation at the 100% rate when service-connected conditions prevent substantially gainful employment. Generally requires one disability at 60% or a combined 70% with one at 40%.
Step-by-step
- 1Verify your ratings meet the schedular threshold (or seek extraschedular consideration).
- 2Complete VA Form 21-8940.
- 3Have your employer complete VA Form 21-4192.
Common mistakes
- Earning above the poverty threshold (not 'marginal employment')
- Skipping Form 21-8940
Typical timeline
6–12 months.
Related forms
- VA Form 21-8940
- VA Form 21-4192
Related VA Forms
- VA Form 21-8940Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability (TDIU)
Apply for Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).
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This page is informational only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Verify all rating criteria with the VA or an accredited representative.