Can You Work While Receiving VA Disability? What Is Allowed in 2026
VA disability compensation is not income-based, so most veterans can work with no effect on their rating. The exceptions for TDIU and what to watch for.
TDIU
Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability: getting paid at the 100% rate when service-connected conditions keep you from working.
TDIU Explained: How to Get Paid at 100% When You Cannot Work (2026)
TDIU (Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability) pays at the 100% rate without a 100% rating. The thresholds, forms and evidence that matter.