Is It Hard To Get TDIU for PTSD?

Suffering PTSD is a difficult thing to live with every day. Veterans who suffer this condition may be entitled to a special VA coverage called Total Disability Individual Unemployability benefits (TDIU) that can make a major difference in their lives. However, how difficult is it to get TDIU when you suffer from PTSD? It can be hard to get TDIU for PTSD, when you try to do it by yourself.

At GC, our highly qualified team explains the TDIU process for veterans who suffer PTSD. We represent people just like you to win the VA benefits they deserve for their post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. Work with us today to get started

Chances of Getting TDIU Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that affects 7 percent of veterans overall. These rates are often much higher for those that served in Afghanistan and Iraq, often as high as 15 to 30 percent. This number also reflects the number of diagnosed veterans, not the many who likely suffer in silence.

For those who suffer from PTSD symptoms, there are a wide range of treatment options available to you through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Accessing these treatment options can be the difficult part. Getting the benefits you deserve requires a thorough and complex application process that proves your PTSD and that you require treatment.

Many veterans are unable to work as a result of severe PTSD symptoms, which may entitle them to Total Disability Individual Unemployability benefits (TDIU). These unique benefits are intended to help veterans who struggle to find or keep jobs because of their debilitating symptoms. Veterans who qualify for TDIU are entitled to financial compensation to help cover their lost income and costs while they recover from their PTSD.

Is It Difficult To Apply for TDIU for my PTSD?

Many veterans learn the hard way that it is difficult to apply for TDIU for PTSD—at least when they try to do it alone. 

Our attorneys have years of experience applying for benefits and know the common traps and mistakes veterans make when applying for TDIU.

These common issues include, but are not limited to:

• Incomplete or Incorrect Application Forms: There are many important forms you must complete to win TDIU benefits. These forms cover your employment history, skills, educational background, and other critical details needed to determine whether you are covered. Without this information, the VA will likely deny your PTSD claim.
• Misunderstanding Unemployability Criteria: The VA has very specific requirements before it will grant TDIU benefits. Many veterans misunderstand what evidence the VA wants to prove they are unable to maintain substantially gainful employment, or what limitations they face.
• Lack of Evidence for PTSD: Proving PTSD is not always as easy as proving physical disabilities. There is no single test that proves you have PTSD. Instead, it requires several diagnoses and corroborating evidence that supports that diagnosis.

To win TDIU benefits, the VA must find that you cannot maintain substantially gainful employment because of the severity of your PTSD symptoms. You must have a rating of at least 60% for one condition, or a total rating of 70% for combined conditions to qualify for TDIU.

Get the TDIU Benefits You Deserve for Your PTSD

So, is it challenging to apply for TDIU for PTSD? It is when you try to do it alone. This complex application process often results in denied claims, even though it is clear you are entitled to TDIU benefits. With the help of a skilled PTSD benefits attorney, you can apply for TDIU from a position of strength. You can avoid the problems that result in denied claims for so many other veterans. 

The experienced VA disability attorneys at GC are ready to help you apply for TDUI benefits. Contact us today for a case evaluation.