Question:
If I am currently TDIU, can I make as much money as I want at a job so long as I don't work 12 consecutive months? Also, does my age play a role not having TDIU taken away (I am 69). Thanks!
Jim's Reply:
No. You are not allowed to earn more than the federal poverty limit in any 12 month period. Your VA is tracking your income by monitoring your IRS and SSA accounts. If you accept employment that earns you more than the limit, you'll soon receive a VA Form 21-4140 asking that you explain why you're earning that money when you're rated as unemployable?
VA can and will reduce the TDIU benefit back to the underlying rating if VA determines you're able to work.
No, your age doesn't have any effect on your TDIU benefit. In the end the TDIU benefit is exactly the same as any 100% schedular benefit other than the fact that you're rating is dependent on you being unemployable.
Good luck sir.