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Your VA TDIU Application (Form 21-8940), Explained
Also called: VA Form 21-8940, TDIU application, Individual Unemployability
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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What this notice usually means
Form 21-8940 asks the VA to pay you at the full rate. Veterans file it when a service connected disability blocks steady work. The VA reviews your work history and medical evidence to decide.
What to do now
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Gather your recent work history
Form 21-8940 asks for jobs held in the last five years, along with income and time lost due to your disability.
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Get a statement from your doctor
A doctor's letter can help your case. It should link your disability to your lack of work.
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Submit the form through a listed channel
File the form online, by mail, or in person, along with your supporting evidence.
- 4
Call the VA or a veterans service officer
Call the VA at 1-800-827-1000, or ask a local veterans service officer for free help.
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“Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability”
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Sources
- VA.gov (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)Retrieved 2026-07-07
Last reviewed 2026-07-08
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