Veterans applying for VA Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits often face confusion about required ratings and how multiple service-connected disabilities are counted. A common misconception is that only veterans with a single high-percentage disability are eligible for TDIU. However, several circumstances allow multiple disabilities to be considered as a single qualifying disability under what’s known as the “one disability rule.” Grasping these details can make the difference between a denied and a successful TDIU application.
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TDIU Eligibility Criteria: Core Ratings Requirements
To qualify for TDIU, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sets forth basic rating thresholds:
- One service-connected disability rated at 60% or higher, or