Thanks for the question! As far as compensation is concerned, a scheduler 100% rating and IU will be compensated the same. The difference is that with a scheduler 100% rating, you can continue to work. Individual Unemployability is awarded based on the veterans inability to work due to their service-connected conditions. Therefore , there are substantial restrictions on the type of work a veteran receiving IU can perform. With IU, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate, even though their conditions do not add up to 100%. Again, certain criteria must be met to qualify.
which situation has a higher compensation level : a 100% disability rating vs an UNEMPLOYABLE Rating ? thank you
Thanks for the question! As far as compensation is concerned, a scheduler 100% rating and IU will be compensated the same. The difference is that with a scheduler 100% rating, you can continue to work. Individual Unemployability is awarded based on the veterans inability to work due to their service-connected conditions. Therefore , there are substantial restrictions on the type of work a veteran receiving IU can perform. With IU, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate, even though their conditions do not add up to 100%. Again, certain criteria must be met to qualify.