Total and Permanent Disability VA: The Definitive Guide

FOR THE VETERAN OF THE VETERAN SHARE OF THE DAY

Total and Permanent Disability VA, also known as 100 percent P&T, applies to veterans whose disabilities are Total (any impairment of mind or body which is sufficient to render it impossible for the average person to follow a substantially gainful occupation) AND Permanent (impairment is reasonably certain to continue throughout the life of the disabled person).

Many veterans mistakenly interchange “Permanent” and “Total,” when, in fact, they have very different meanings.

For example, a veteran can have a Total disability that’s temporary, such as a total knee replacement OR a Permanent disability rated less than 100 percent, such as Sleep Apnea that’s been rated at 50 percent for the past 10 years.

Veterans can also be BOTH Permanent and Total, not just one or the other.

The major benefit of being deemed both “Permanent and Total” or 100 P&T is that veterans are protected from a VA ratings reduction.

This means the VA can NEVER reduce your VA rating!

Furthermore, being rated 100 percent P&T entitles you or your family to a host of additional VA benefits, which are highlighted in this post below.

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