Total Disability Based On Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Attorney
Last updated on August 26, 2025
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is a Department of Veterans Affairs program that considers a veteran’s disability, often allowing them to qualify as having a 100% disability rating, even if their combined disability rating is under 100%. This can be beneficial for those who have found it impossible to maintain gainful civil employment due to a disability.
At Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law, our experienced team has spent more than 60 years helping veterans in Mobile, Alabama, explore their legal disability options. If you have a service-connected disability, contact our lawyer to arrange a free consultation.
Who Can Be Eligible For TDIU?
Someone with a record of military service may deserve disability compensation under this program if they have a combined disability rating of at least 70% or one service-connected disability rating at least 60%. If they do not have stable income, or their income is under the poverty level, then they may be eligible as if they had a 100% disability rating.
What Will Qualify As A Service-Connected Disability?
There are a wide range of reasons why someone may make this VA claim, but they must have a disability that is linked to their military service and was either incurred or aggravated during their service. The disability can be either mental or physical in nature, but a clear connection to their service is required.
How Can You Apply For VA Disability Benefits?
You need to file VA Form 21-8940 and potentially VA Form 21-4192. You also need to demonstrate your work history for the last five years, and it can help to provide medical evidence showing why you can no longer be employed or earn a living. Unemployability means you cannot maintain a steady job that keeps you over the poverty level due to your disability.
Gardberg & Kemmerly, P.C. Attorneys at Law, Can Support Your TDIU Claim
If you want to make a TDIU claim, our seasoned Alabama attorneys can help file forms, gather evidence, build a compelling case and guide you in appealing unfavorable decisions. Call us at 251-243-7872 or use the online contact form today to book your free consultation.