H.R. 9135In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
Bill would write veterans' unemployability benefit into law, add age 67 cutoff
Data as of July 12, 2026
New veterans on TDIU benefits after Dec. 31, 2026 would lose them at age 67, unlike current recipients.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
HR 9135 would move the VA's TDIU program, which pays veterans at the 100%-disabled rate if service-connected disabilities prevent steady, well-paying work, from regulation into federal statute. It sets eligibility thresholds (one disability at 60%+, or combined disabilities at 70%+ with one at 40%+), defines "marginal employment" as not disqualifying, and adds a new rule ending benefits at age 67 for veterans first receiving TDIU on or after December 31, 2026.
Who does it affect?
Disabled veterans who receive or apply for TDIU, particularly those newly eligible after the effective date and nearing or past 67, plus VA staff who process these claims.
Why does it matter?
The change would create a benefits cutoff based on age that does not currently exist, altering long-term financial expectations for future TDIU recipients while leaving current recipients unaffected.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
TDIU Reform Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- June 3, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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