tdiu What Is The Difference Between Tdiu And Iu?

[MPsgt]

I'm trying to understand the difference between the two. I'm hoping to go before a DRO regarding my SOC. I have all the information to ensure the DRO makes a decision in my favor. I've applied for IU 20+ months ago and now I am beginning to wonder if they can rate me TDIU instead. What's the difference and why should it matter?

[GuaymasJim]

There is no difference, They are interchangeable. Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability. It is a way for the VA to PAY 100% to a veteran who cannot work due to a service connected condition which is rated at less that 100%. It takes one 60% condition or a 70% combined rating with one 40% condition. You cannot work with a TDUI rating with some exceptions. You might be thinking of P%T which means Permanent and Total. That is the VA way of saying that they don't think a veteran's health will not improve. Nothing at the VA is permanent. Other members might want to edit my last sentence!

[Philip Rogers]

TDIU does not require a minimum percentage to attain it. Please read 38 CFR 4.16. IU is the lazy persons way of stating they are TDIU. jmo

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[Pete53]

Lazy or uniformed what I think is 100% should be Permanent except when convalescing.

[GuaymasJim]

PR, I didn't mention referring the claim to the Central Office for a determination because in the 40 years that I have been dealing with the VA, I have never even heard of someone getting TDUI going that route. I suppose it is possible, but I've never seen it.

But, as usual, you are correct.