TDIU

[Combat eng]

Broken soldier you're correct again. I checked benefits and the verification letter shows me receiving pay at the 100% rate. What does all of this mean, what other benefits go along with this decision? I want to thank all of the great people here, none of this would have happened without the advice and information that I received here. I got my denial letter less than a year ago. I followed the advice of the people here,  which I recommend to everyone I talk to. Thanks everyone!!!!!!

[pacmanx1]

You can check with your state for state benefits but here is a form that should come in your packet. Also your packet will explain more. If you are just TDIU and not P & T then it is the 100% compensation pay.

VBA-21-8760-ARE.pdf (va.gov)

Edited July 14, 2021 by pacmanx1

[brokensoldier244th]

It depends- if you are P and T you will have access to champVA and Chap 35 for dependents. State benefits are a whole 'nother mixed bag. Many states offer reduced/no tuition for dependents of 100% P/T veterans- but its the permanence that makes the difference, not the 100% (or equivalent) part. Sometimes with the schools you have ask financial aid specifically. With my son's school they didn't list it as a FinAid option because they had so many disabled vets of lower percentages applying for it/asking about it and sometimes getting surly with the FinAid staff.