Forms to Know
- VA Form 21-8940 — Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability
- VA Form 21-4192 — Request for Employment Information in Connection with Claim for Disability Benefits (typically completed by your last employer)
Schedular Threshold (basic)
- One service-connected disability rated 60%+, OR
- Two or more disabilities with at least one rated 40%+ AND a combined rating of 70%+
- Some veterans may qualify at lower ratings via extra-schedular review.
Personal Statement Prompts
Use these prompts to draft a clear, honest personal statement about how your conditions affect your ability to work:
- When did you last work full time?
- What job did you do?
- Which service-connected conditions interfered with work?
- What symptoms caused problems at work?
- How often did you miss work?
- Did you need accommodations?
- Why could you not continue working?
- What happens when you try to work now?
Questions to Ask a VSO or Accredited Representative
- Do I meet the schedular TDIU threshold?
- Should I file VA Form 21-8940?
- Do I need VA Form 21-4192 from my last employer?
- Does my income count as substantially gainful employment?
- Could my work be considered protected or sheltered?
- Do I need more medical evidence?
Disclaimer: VetClaimsGuide.com provides educational information only. This tool is not legal advice, medical advice, or VA-accredited representation. TDIU decisions depend on your service-connected disabilities, employment history, income, medical evidence, and individual facts. For complex claims, denied claims, or appeals, consider working with a VSO, accredited representative, or attorney.
