Question:
I am an 82 year old vet and 70% rating. I have been drawing VA disability for about 4 years. I didn't know I was eligible or I would have started sooner. I would like to know if I am eligible for Unemployability disability at my age. Please let me know asap. Many thanks.
Jim's Reply:
TDIU was developed to increase the rating of a disabled vet who is rated less than 100% to the 100% P & T level if they are unable to seek and hold gainful employment due to service connected conditions.
TDIU is not a retirement benefit and if you aren't actively seeking employment and being denied due to your service connected disabilities, you may not be eligible. You can read more about TDIU here https://www.vawatchdog.org/tdiu-unemployability.html
At age 82 I have to assume you probably won't be able to show you're being denied employment due to your disabling conditions.
If I'm wrong, file for TDIU. Good luck sir.