Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)

Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is a benefit offered by the VA to veterans whose service-connected disabilities prevent them from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment. Even if their combined disability rating is less than 100%, the VA may grant TDIU if their conditions are so severe that they can't work in their usual capacity. This benefit provides increased financial support to help veterans manage their disabilities, acknowledging the significant impact these conditions have on their ability to earn a living.