TDIU: What Is the 70/40 Rule?
Veterans who cannot work because of service-connected disabilities may qualify for Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). TDIU gives veterans benefits similar to a 100 percent disability rating even though their combined schedular rating does not equal 100 percent.
However, schedular TDIU does have its own rating requirements. In pursuing schedular TDIU, one term that veterans will come across is VA’s “70/40 rule.” Read on to learn about how this rule can qualify a veteran to receive benefits.
To be eligible for schedular TDIU benefits, a veteran must have either: The 70/40 rule is an acknowledgment that a combination of less-serious disabilities can interfere with a veteran’s ability to keep a job just as much as a single severe disability. The 70/40 rule is one of the most accessible paths to maximum benefits for veterans who do not have a total disability rating. There is a significant difference in compensation between 70 percent and 100 percent. As of December 1, 2023, the current disability rates are as follows: As of December 1st, 2024, the VA disability rate benefit amounts are as follows: For a veteran struggling with a combination of conditions that are preventing them from keeping a job, the 70/40 rule can validate their situation and give them significant and much-needed additional compensation. If you are a veteran who has been denied TDIU benefits by VA, then the dedicated team at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick may be able to help you. As the largest veterans law firm in America, with over 300 years of collective experience, we are uniquely prepared to fight for the benefits you deserve. Call us today at (800) 544-9144 for a free case evaluation with a member of our team.Understanding the 70/40 Rule
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