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VA Disability Rating 100% P&T: What It Means and What Unlocks
What this rating means
A 100% rating marked Permanent & Total keeps the full 100% level and adds permanence protections — the rating is not expected to improve — plus dependent education programs (Chapter 35 DEA).
What unlocks at this level
- Permanence protections VA.gov source
- Dependent education programs (Ch. 35 DEA) VA.gov source
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Permanent & Total mean?
The VA has rated the disability as 100% disabling and it is not expected to improve. That permanence brings its own protections.
Do dependents get education benefits at 100% P&T?
Yes — dependent education programs (Chapter 35 DEA) come with the P&T designation.
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