Top Total and Permanent Disability VA Benefits

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P&T Disability Benefits

Permanent and total disability, or P&T for short, is a rating classification for veterans who have disabilities that are both total and permanent. Although “Permanent and Total” is a term you’ll often hear in reference to disability ratings—since they do go together for many veterans— you can also have either a permanent or a total rating.

Total refers to disabilities rated at 100%, usually impacting a veteran’s ability to work and maintain a normal life. Permanent means there is little chance of the veteran’s condition improving during their life.

“100% P&T” is often considered the “holy grail” of ratings from the VA because the compensation is substantial, it can’t be revoked, and it comes with a host of other benefits.

In this article, we’ll help you learn about all the benefits of a permanent and total (P&T) VA disability rating . We’ve broken down P&T benefits into several categories, including healthcare, education, and housing. While some benefits are federal, many benefits are also available at the state level.

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