Tennessee DV License Plate with 80% evaluation and 100% TDIU?

You are eligible for Tennessee Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates. Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-241) requires a veteran to have a "service-connected, permanent and total disability" to qualify. The Tennessee Department of Revenue and the VA recognize that a veteran in receipt of Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) under 38 CFR 4.16 meets this statutory definition, as your benefit status is "permanent and total" due to unemployability, regardless of your 80% combined scheduler rating. The critical document is your VA award letter, which must state you are being paid at the 100% rate due to TDIU and that your disabilities are permanent (no future exams scheduled). Your actionable next step is to return to your county clerk with the *correct* VA documentation: the official decision letter (not just a benefits summary) that explicitly states your 100% TDIU status and permanency. If the clerk remains uncooperative, cite the specific state statute and request to speak with a supervisor or contact the Tennessee Department of Revenue's Title and Registration Division directly for clarification. **Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes regarding VA benefits and procedures and is not intended as legal, medical, or official government advice.**