| Disable Veterans Act which would provide additional
protections for TDIU (Total Disability Based on individual
Unemployability) and prohibit the VA from considering the age
of the veteran or their to any retirement benefit
including Social Security in making such determinations.
TDIU is based on the severity of the individual veteran's
unique disability picture and its impact on the veterans' ability
to obtain and maintain substantial gainful employment.
Generally the veteran must have a single disability rated at
60s/a or a combined evaluation of 7Aa/s to be eligible for TDIU.
Congressional Budget Office {CBO) recommended to restrict
TDIU once a veteran reaches the age after 67. HR.6362 would
ensure the availability of TDIU for all veterans regardless of
age or receipt of any other earned federal benefits. |