Navigation Veteran Advocates Urge House Lawmakers to Increase Pay for Individual Unemployability
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Veteran advocates met with the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee to discuss TDIU. Many advocates say that the Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) program is in need of a major review. TDIU provides much needed financial help for Veterans who cannot work due to their service connected disabilities, but who do not meet the standard for a 100% rating from the VA.
For the fiscal year 2024, a grant of TDIU pays qualifying Veterans a tax-free benefit of $3,800 per month, for a single Veteran. Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, who is chairman of the subcommittee, said “the compensation is meant to “make veterans whole” by recognizing and awarding payments for projected income loss because of military service-related injuries and illnesses. But he also said the program pays everyone the same and does not vary amounts based on education and work history, which are indicative of earnings potential.”[1]
As TDIU is of paramount importance to many Veterans, Gardberg and Kemmerly is keeping a close watch on this issue, including staying up to date on any information that is helpful to our Veterans who seeking TDIU. If you have a claim for disability and need assistance, please call our office and speak with one of our qualified Veterans’ Disability attorneys. Gardberg and Kemmerly is committed to helping injured and disabled Veterans obtain the benefits they deserve. If you need help with a disability claim, call the office at 251-343-1111 or 1-800-332-1529 for a free consultation. Gardberg and Kemmerly is proud to serve Veterans across the country from our home office in Mobile, Alabama.
