VA Form 21-0788: Information Regarding Unemployability. This form is used to gather information about a veteran's employment history, educational background, and other relevant details to assess their eligibility for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) benefits. It helps the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) evaluate whether the veteran meets the requirements to receive compensation at the 100% disability rate based on their inability to maintain substantially gainful employment.
2. VA Form 21-0788a: Employer's Supplemental Report. When a veteran submits a claim for TDIU benefits, this form is used to collect additional information directly from the veteran's employer. The employer is requested to provide details like the veteran's job tasks, work schedule, and their ability to perform these duties due to service-connected disabilities. This form helps the VA assess the level of impairment caused by the disabilities and determines whether the veteran qualifies for TDIU benefits.
3. VA Form 21-0788b: School Attendance Report. This form is specific to veterans who are claiming TDIU benefits based on individual unemployability due to a service-connected disability. It is sent to educational institutions to collect information about the veteran's enrollment status, course load, and attendance record. The VA uses this report to determine if the veteran's reduced work capacity is due to their pursuit of education or the service-connected disability, ensuring accurate evaluation for TDIU benefits.
4. VA Form 21-0788c: Treatment Report. This form is designed to gather medical information about the veteran's treatment history related to their service-connected disabilities. It is sent to the healthcare provider responsible for treating the veteran's disabilities. By completing this form, the provider can document the severity of the disabilities, the treatment provided, and the impact of the disabilities on the veteran's ability to work. The VA relies on this information to assess the veteran's eligibility for TDIU benefits based on their medical condition.
5. VA Form 21-0788d: Request for Evidence of Income. When a veteran applies for TDIU benefits, this form is used to request income information from the veteran, their spouse, and their dependents. The VA requires this information to calculate the veteran's eligibility and determine the level of compensation. The form requests details such as wages, self-employment income, and investment earnings, ensuring accurate assessment of the veteran's income for TDIU benefit determination.
6. VA Form 21-0788e: Vocational Rehabilitation/Employment (VR&E) Referral. This form is used to refer veterans who are seeking TDIU benefits to the VA's VR&E program. It provides information about the veteran's disabilities, work history, and limitations to assess if the veteran could benefit from vocational rehabilitation services to gain future employment. The VR&E program aims to help veterans with significant employment barriers prepare for, find, and maintain suitable employment.
These are the different types of VA Form 21-0788 and its related forms, each serving a specific purpose to evaluate a veteran's eligibility for Total Disability Individual Unemployability benefits and ensure the proper assessment of their disabilities and employment limitations.