Veterans, you’ve served your country with honor, and it’s time to understand the benefits you’ve earned.
Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is a VA benefit that can change your life, but do you know all that it entails?
If you’re navigating the complexities of TDIU, we’ve got you covered.
Let’s break down the benefits you’re entitled to and tackle the common questions you might have.
What Exactly Are You Entitled to With TDIU?
The Full Spectrum of TDIU Benefits
- Monthly Compensation: Equivalent to a 100% disability rating, which means more financial support.
- Health Care: Priority access to VA health care, including hospital services and outpatient care.
- Dependents Educational Assistance: Benefits for your spouse and children to further their education.
- Dental Care: Access to dental treatment through VA providers.
- Commissary and Exchange Privileges: Use of military facilities for shopping and services.
- Home Loan Guaranty: Assistance with home loans and alterations for disabled access.
- Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Services: Programs to help with job training, employment accommodations, resume development, and coaching.
- Life Insurance: Access to life insurance with a waived premium.
Want to Learn More About Applying for TDIU Benefits?
If you’re ready to take the next step, dive deeper into our blog post about applying for TDIU.
Get the benefits you deserve and the knowledge you need to do it successfully.
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Your Pressing TDIU Concerns Answered
TDIU benefits are life-changing, and we understand you might have more questions.
Let’s answer a few of the most common ones.
What happens if I need help with daily living?
TDIU covers assistance for those who need help with daily activities. The Caregiver Program is an excellent example of this.
Are there TDIU benefits for my family?
Explore VA benefits for veterans’ families: Health care through CHAMPVA or TRICARE, educational grants like Chapter 35 and transferable GI Bill benefits, and career counseling for dependents.
Surviving spouses can apply for VA home loan assistance and foreclosure help.
Life insurance options, claims support, and pre-need burial eligibility in VA cemeteries are available, alongside burial aid and grief counseling.
Surviving family may qualify for monthly pensions and compensation for service-connected deaths. These programs are committed to honoring veterans by supporting their families.
Will I lose my TDIU benefits if I try to work?
Typically, the answer is no. TDIU is designed to provide compensation to veterans who are unable to secure or hold employment due to their disabilities, even when their disabilities do not amount to a 100% total disability rating usually needed for similar levels of compensation.
There is an exception. To qualify for TDIU, your earnings must fall beneath the poverty line, and you must be unable to obtain additional employment to increase your total income above it.
If Your TDIU Claim Has Been Denied, Hill & Ponton is Here to Help
Frustrated by a denied TDIU claim?
Don’t shoulder the burden alone.
At Hill & Ponton, we stand ready to defend the benefits you’ve rightfully earned.
Our dedicated team is adept at navigating the VA’s complex systems, and we’re committed to fighting for your cause.
Read our Veterans Lawyer Guide to discover why a skilled lawyer is crucial for a denied TDIU claim.
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