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TDIU is indefinite, provided the veteran isn't engaged in substantial work. It doesn't expire after a certain period or when the veteran reaches a specific age.

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TDIU isn't a shortcut to 100% compensation. It serves veterans whose service-connected disabilities prevent them from working. If your disability hinders your ability to work, filing for TDIU could be appropriate. However, be aware that if you decide to work while on IU, your yearly earnings...

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See eligibility: https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/unemployability/#:~:text=Am%20I%20eligible,lower%20disability%20rating.

50-50 Get my back and knees to full health again. I can live with hearing loss and tinnitus.

While the help provided to veterans in California might not be at the level we hope for, it's undeniably a step forward in the right direction. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/efforts-to-house-homeless-veterans/509-6ab8c5c8-6a8a-47f3-ad84-f076f688305e

This should clear everything up. See: https://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/docs/bas-dependency-faq-final-508.pdf

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If it's been over a year since the first claim, it'll be considered supplemental because it's been claimed before. If it's within a year, you can choose between supplemental or higher level review.

Retired USAF here and I chose to bank with Navy Federal Credit Union. They have competitive rates and commendable customer service.

If you live in a state where they have legally recognized common law marriage and you meet what the state requires for one, then yes. See: https://www.va.gov/opa/marriage/

So, can the service connection be removed? Yes, it can be, but this is only if it's under 10 years, according to 38 CFR 3.957. The exception to this is if there's fraud involved.

Additionally, they can keep their dependent DoD ID up until the age of 21, which extends to 23 if they are enrolled as full-time students.