A 100% disability rating can mean different things in at least five different types of service-connection claims.
The phrases “100% disabled” or “total VA disability ratings” get thrown around a lot in veterans disability benefits claims.
Problem is, that phrase doesn’t always mean the same thing to everyone. In fact, it can mean several different things in at least five different types of service-connection claims.
Let’s see if we can clear some of the confusion up.
There are many paths to a 100% rating.