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Sometimes it is difficult or impossible to reach a scheduler 100% rating, but nevertheless, your service connected disabilities prevent you from working. This is where a total disability based on individual unemployability or or Tdiu comes into play. Tdiu is an alternative way to be compensated at the 100% rate even though your ratings don’t add up to be a scheduler 100%. If you’re unable to work due to your service connected disabilities, you should automatically be thinking about TDIU and you should consult with someone
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about appealing your ratings or filing a claim for increased ratings if your disability ratings or your disabilities prevent you from working. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you are completely unable to engage in any type of work. Tdiu comes into play if a veteran is unable to obtain or maintain substantial gainful employment. If a veteran can get a job but can’t keep a job that earns more than marginal employment, which is income that exceeds the national poverty level, then Tdiu is warranted. And again
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discussing with a qualified representative about whether or not TD Tdiu is available is of utmost importance to be compensated at 100%.
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