Can Veterans get 100% disability for PTSD and still work? Published on July 18, 2021 by Mike Woods Last Updated on November 5, 2021 Can you get 100% disability for PTSD and still work? No. Veterans that receive a 100% VA disability rating for PTSD can not work. A 100% rating is awarded for a total occupational and social impairment. TDIU Claims: Marginal Employment and Protected or Sheltered Work Environments