VA Individual Unemployability Form 21-8940 | TDIU Form 21-8940 Explained

Section I: TDIU Form 21-8940 Veteran Identification This section of the TDIU form 21-8940 won’t blow your mind. The VA needs your contact information. Make sure the information you are providing matches the other information in their system. If you are providing different addresses to the VA, your decisions might not be sent to the right […]

How to Appeal a 70% VA Rating for Individual Unemployability

If you are a veteran with a 70% VA rating and you cannot work from your service-connected disabilities, you may be eligible for Individual Unemployability benefits. This article can help veterans learn how to appeal a 70% VA rating for Individual Unemployability. We’ll cover many of the tips and tricks we’ve learned over the many […]

Answers to Veterans’ Common Questions on IU Benefits

Veterans often have many questions about Individual Unemployability (IU) benefits, so we have collected these questions and provided answers. If you want to learn more about IU benefits, feel free to contact us. We’ll be happy to answer your questions about IU benefits at no cost. Attorney Neil Woods answers veterans’ common questions on IU […]

BVA Remanded Decisions: Why was my VA disability appeal remanded?

This page explains what happens after your VA disability appeal is remanded. First, we’ll cover the basics about BVA remanded decisions. Then, we’ll explain reasons that BVA remanded decisions happen. The third section covers what happens after the BVA remand is issued. The final section is our most frequently asked questions about VA disability appeal […]

How Vets Expedite VA Disability Claims Due to Financial Hardship, Homelessness, Terminal Illness, or Age

Some veterans can expedite VA disability claims due to financial hardship, terminal illness, homelessness, or advanced age. This article breaks down these four reasons veterans can expedite VA disability claims in detail. Veterans are only able to expedite compensation claims. Pension claims will not be expedited by the VA. The rules to have your claim […]

TBI VA Disability Ratings: Service Connection Head Injury Claims

This article explains how veterans with service connection head injury claims can obtain TBI VA disability ratings. We’ll cover how to service connect head injury claims, secondary conditions, presumed conditions, appeals, denials, applications, and the evidence requirements. If you have more questions about TBI VA disability ratings after reading this article, feel free to reach […]

Should I appeal my 70 percent VA Disability rating?

This article is dedicated to veterans that receive 70 percent VA disability ratings. Many veterans that receive a 70% VA rating consider appealing for a 100% rating. Because you received a 70 percent VA disability rating, you might also be considering Individual Unemployability benefits. This article will weigh the pros and cons of appealing for […]