How can I tell if my VA rating is 100% permanent and total, or just 100%? I did not know that dependant education benefits were available. I have a son in college who is drowning in student loans, and I just learned that if I am 100% P & T, then he is eligible for a stipend. Is there something written on any of my paperwork that is supposed to say that?
I have an automatic 100% because I am in cancer treatment, which I know is considered a temporary rating until I finish treatment, but I wont finish treatment for another 5 years.
I have many more percentages for other conditions. I have another 30% rating for depression, 2 more 20% ratings for musculosketal issues, and a total of 7 ratings at 10%.
During my cancer surgery the doc accidently cut a motor nerve which has left me with very limited use of my left arm. It severely impacts my life, but I only got 10% for it, because it doesnt fit neatly into a ratings category.
Anyway, does anyone know if I am 100% P&T, or how I can get that determination? I work with a man who has far less of a disability than I do, but since he is P&T his kids are getting very generous stipends to go to school. I feel like I missed out on something and dont know what to do now.
Thanks for the help!
I have an automatic 100% because I am in cancer treatment, which I know is considered a temporary rating until I finish treatment, but I wont finish treatment for another 5 years.
I have many more percentages for other conditions. I have another 30% rating for depression, 2 more 20% ratings for musculosketal issues, and a total of 7 ratings at 10%.
During my cancer surgery the doc accidently cut a motor nerve which has left me with very limited use of my left arm. It severely impacts my life, but I only got 10% for it, because it doesnt fit neatly into a ratings category.
Anyway, does anyone know if I am 100% P&T, or how I can get that determination? I work with a man who has far less of a disability than I do, but since he is P&T his kids are getting very generous stipends to go to school. I feel like I missed out on something and dont know what to do now.
Thanks for the help!