How do I come off of TDIU status and move to regular 100% disability?

2023-05-16T08:01:19-04:00

My disability status is 80% TDIU so I am paid at the 100 % level.

Response by COL Randall C. made May 16 at 2023 8:20 AM

2023-05-16T08:20:48-04:00

You don't unless you have additional service connected disabilities that raise your rating up to the 95% threshold.

You were given a TDIU rating based on an injury/illness the the VA accepted as making you unemployable. It is possible to have your TDIU status removed voluntarily, but you would then revert to compensation of your 80% rate (but, you could get a full-time job as well without impact). However, this will also likely lead to a reevaluation of the injury/illness that you were giving your unemployability for.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made May 16 at 2023 12:08 PM

2023-05-16T12:08:42-04:00

From your question, I believe that you don't understand that a TDIU rating means that you are compensated at the same rate as someone with 100% rating.
https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/unemployability/

VA Individual Unemployability if you can’t work | Veterans Affairs

If you can’t work because of a disability related to your service in the military (a service-connected disability), you may qualify for what’s called “Individual Unemployability.” This means you may be able to get disability compensation or benefits at the same level as a Veteran who has a 100% disability rating.

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made May 21 at 2023 3:20 PM

2023-05-21T15:20:59-04:00

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