IMPORTANT - 4 ways to VA 100% Rating Compensation

Types of #100% #VA #Disability #Ratings
0 percent disability rating: $0.00 per month
10 percent disability rating: $165.92 per month
20 percent disability rating: $327.99 per month
30 percent disability rating: $508.05 per month
40 percent disability rating: $731.86 per month
50 percent disability rating: $1,041.82 per month
60 percent disability rating: $1,319.65 per month
70 percent disability rating: $1,663.06 per month
80 percent disability rating: $1,933.15 per month
90 percent disability rating: $2,172.39 per month
100 percent disability rating: $3,621.95 per month

100% Schedular Disability Rating
VA will assign a disability rating based on the severity of a service-connected condition. 100% is the highest possible schedular disability rating there is. There are two ways in which a veteran may be assigned a 100% schedular disability rating. Either the veteran has one service-connected condition that meets the 100% rating criteria specified for that condition, or the veteran has multiple service-connected conditions whose individual disability ratings combine to 100%

100% Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
Total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is a benefit that allows veterans to be compensated at VA’s 100% disability rate, even if their combined schedular disability rating does not equal 100% as outlined above. In this way, it is an alternative path to receiving maximum benefits.

100% Permanent and Total (P&T) Disability Ratings
Permanent and total (P&T) disability refers to veterans whose disabilities are total (i.e. rated 100% disabling by VA) and permanent in nature, meaning there is zero or close to zero chance of improvement. P&T disability ratings are protected from being reduced and may entitle you or your family to additional VA benefits, including VA healthcare and certain state-level benefits.

100% Temporary Total VA Disability Ratings
Veterans who are rendered temporarily incapacitated due to a service-connected condition may be entitled to receive temporary, total disability compensation equivalent to a 100% VA disability rating. VA offers three forms of temporary 100% disability ratings: prestabilization, hospitalization, and convalescence. These forms of VA compensation provide benefits for veterans experiencing temporary, severe medical situations related to a service-connected disability.

[mr-vet]

Several years before I retired (in 2014), I made sure to start having every little medical issue, no matter how insignificant, documented. And, I made appointments to be seen for issues that I had been seen for in the past, but not in several years (sinus problems, headaches, skin condition, neck pain, etc….). That way, it was refreshed in my medical records. In some cases, I was given referrals…and I went to those appointments and made sure to follow-up with my PMC. I was rated 100% from the get go…..received the rating about 6 months after my retirement date.

[nyy]

Been fighting them for years now. No matter how many times I want to throw in the towel I won’t do it. That’s just what they want and precisely how the system is designed. If you reject the veteran enough times they’ll eventually give up…not this veteran

[nathandebarr]

I'm at 70% so far, but I have 3 claims combined at the VA. For sleep apnea, headaches, and diabetes. I just haven't heard anything back yet.

[bruceayers]

My higher level is "done". It went back down a level. They didn't use the information from either of my C & P exams. 😅. Sometimes you just have to laugh about it because getting stressed isn't worth it.

[justxler]

I’m just starting the fight Boys and girls 5 months in and I just got my first c&p exam

[chesrider]

Could you consider an answer to this. I was a 20 year (plus) retirement from the US Army in 1994. I applied for a VA rating and compensation in 1994 for 3 service connected aliments, and was approved for 2. The one disapproved was type2 diabetes. I initally didn't appeal. After 13 years I left my job and was awarded Social Security disabilty ( which encluded type2 diabetes). I reached out to the VA to get an increase in my ratings & compensation. They redponded by keeping my original 40% rating and refusing to consider the diabetes. The VA stated they would not consider rating for diabetes unless I produced compelling evidence. I did and my rating wad increased overall to 80% when they awarded me 40% for diabetes. After this increase given in 2009, I applied for 100% TDIU and was granted it. My question is since my type2 diabetes was evident while I was on active duty and I was given a VA rating does this new rating of 100% TDIU have 20 years ?
I am I at the 20year mark for VA not to reduce my monetary compensation?

[dalerash]

So if you’re a 77 year old Vietnam veteran at 80% unemployability is not an option, it’s either P&T or the hard way, all my disabilities add up to 120% to reach 80%, still will be filing for depression and hypertension soon, and the way I see it I’ll need those two to add up to 80% to get me a combined rating of 96% which rounds to 100%, am I correct ?

[MsolsSk]

Is there a separate email to contact you directly? Your content and explanations are excellent!

[tommartin]

Question. I have recently been service connected for hypertension and I also have Mild Cognitive Impairement. I have applied to get my memory issues service connected secondary to hypertension.

My understanding is we JUST have to prove that there is at least a 50/50 or greater chance that hypertension has damaged my memory. We DON'T have to say it is the ONLY factor or even the main factor, just that it is A factor that has resulted in my diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairement.

Do I understand VA requirements correctly?

[kevs]

Once you recieve a rating or got discharged, How soon will the VA send you a letter to reevaluate you again?

[excitationofstereocilia]

If you apply for tdiu do they send you to another c&p exam ?

[brianbrackett]

How do I file for 100 % while I’m out for full total knee replacements ? Does anyone know?

[conantdad]

I hear that if you are Perm and 100%, that you can be eligible for pension?

[jasonelliott]

I’m 100% and get little 4k . I’m confused.

[austinjohnson]

Will you do a video on what having a condition secondary to a primary claim means? I.e. if its secondary it will never increase my primary score, are secondary rating useful/how? Either way love your videos beeen a huge help for me and has genuinely improved my living conditions so thank you sir.

[arnoldpolanco]

Hello sir I'm rated 90% recently. I am now 70 yrs old and retired. I am planning to file TDIU to get to 100%. Does my age disqualified me and also the fact that I have been retired from gainful employment long time ago. TY

[anthonycandelaria]

How long does a higher level review take?

[mikahundin]

The video titled "IMPORTANT - 4 ways to VA 100% Rating Compensation" by Veterans InfoTap, uploaded on July 3, 2023, discusses the various pathways for veterans to achieve a 100% disability rating from the VA, highlighting that achieving such a rating does not necessarily mean a veteran must be completely disabled. The video outlines four distinct ways to obtain a 100% disability rating:

1. **100% Schedular Disability Rating**: This is achieved either when a veteran has one service-connected condition that meets the 100% rating criteria specified for that condition or when a veteran has multiple service-connected conditions whose individual disability ratings combine to 100%.

2. **100% Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)**: TDIU allows veterans to be compensated at the VA’s 100% disability rate, even if their combined schedular disability rating does not equal 100%. It serves as an alternative path to receiving maximum benefits by recognizing the impact of disabilities on a veteran's ability to secure and maintain employment.

3. **100% Permanent and Total (P&T) Disability Ratings**: This rating is for veterans whose disabilities are total (rated 100% disabling by the VA) and permanent, indicating zero or close to zero chance of improvement. P&T ratings protect veterans from reductions in their ratings and may qualify them or their families for additional VA benefits, including healthcare and certain state-level benefits.

4. **100% Temporary Total VA Disability Ratings**: Veterans temporarily incapacitated due to a service-connected condition may receive temporary total disability compensation equivalent to a 100% VA disability rating. VA offers three forms of temporary 100% disability ratings: prestabilization, hospitalization, and convalescence, designed to support veterans during temporary, severe medical situations related to a service-connected disability.

The presenter encourages veterans to understand the breadth of conditions that can be rated by the VA, from migraines and GERD to sleep apnea and arthritis, highlighting that a combination of these conditions can lead to a 100% rating. Additionally, the video emphasizes the importance of being informed about the various avenues to obtain this rating, ensuring that veterans are aware they are not taking anything away from more severely disabled veterans by pursuing a 100% rating.

This summary covers the essence of the first part of the video. If you need more details or insights from the rest of the video, please let me know!

[tylerlawlerDEVGRU]

ED is unratable disability but an extra $200.

[tomasmaldonado]

Explain to me how a welder out from service! for 30 years working as a welder tell the VA, you f...my back🤔