Understanding Static & Permanent VA Ratings

[@theburnhams2925]

Calm, expert advice. Thank you!

[@kroyjrojas1971]

Thank you for simplifying this subject for us. Thank you for caring about our veterans.

[@VADisabilityGroup]

What a kind comment. Thank you!

[@thepigwillfly5869]

@5:10 - The VA does clearly say when a condition is deemed as "static". On my "Rating Decision Code Sheet", each condition listed under "Subject to Compensation" states "Static Disability" if that condition is deemed static. In your example, where it shows "Future Exam October 2021" it would simply say "Static Disability" instead.

[@jeffreyhoward5711]

somebody that is clear and to the point

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Thank you

[@bluray4687]

Get a copy of your VA code sheet. It will tell you if your ratings are static and will also list your future exam if any

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Yessir!

[@trinityregard634]

I am 100% P and T, however, I have since developed some serious conditions. Been told I should file claims, or go fir SMC, I need help with this, advise as well. Many say do not poke the bear, others say that's crap, at 78cyears old I should go for it. Rated to 100% in 2006.

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Don't poke the bear until you at least have 20 years at 100% (2026?) because at that time your ratings will become protected. Obviously this insight is without having specific facts, but you certainly want to avoid unwanted scrutiny at all costs. Good luck!

[@trinityregard634]

Thank you for the advise.​@@VADisabilityGroup

[@trinityregard634]

Thank you for the advice, it helps to get an informed opinion.

[@chriscunanan9500]

Great video, very helpful!

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Glad you think so!

[@EaZ-b9h]

Good info

[@Joroz006]

Thank you so much for this video. I was awarded 100% P&T a couple of months ago. I had 5 more claims ready to go but I did not file them before my P&T was awarded. I was thinking about getting them service connected in case one day they want to reduce my 100% P&T. The reason why I wanted to do this is because i barely made it to 100% ( 95% was my real percentage before the round up). My friends are telling me that my rating is pretty safe but I keep hearing that the VA reduce veterans from time to time. What do you think?

[@VADisabilityGroup]

We would recommend avoiding new claims unless one of these 2 things are potentially implicated: 1) filing a new claim will likely increase you to special monthly compensation status, or 2) You are terminally ill and want to get as many things service connected as possible before death so a surviving spouse can potentially be awarded DIC benefits. DIC benefits are payable to a surviving spouse if a veteran was rated 100% P&T FOR 10 years or more OR if a veteran’s service connected condition “substantially contributed” to their death. Again though, we generally advise to avoid filing for more things as it’ll bring unwanted scrutiny to your file. Keep in mind the VA would need to propose to reduce you if it wanted to take such action. That gives you due process rights. Under a worse case scenario, you could file for the additional claims at that time (when the VA hypothetically proposes to reduce you in the future). It takes the VA a few months to execute a reduction, so you as long as you submit the new claims during that window of time you would be more likely to increase your chances at maintaining 100% without a lapse/reduction. Keep in mind, if you are already 100% P&T, it’s extremely unlikely the VA will try to reduce you. Try to enjoy the evaluation and not continually fear a hypothetical and unlikely future reduction. This insight is given assuming the unlikely worse case scenario happens. Hope that all makes sense. Be well!

[@Joroz006]

@@VADisabilityGroup thank you so much for your detailed response. I really appreciated. I will not file any of those claims. Everything you said makes sense. I wonder if I am better off continuing getting medical care with my private insurance or the VA.

[@velmaperry2362]

I’ve got a denial 3 times!! My husband is deceased but the VA continues to send appeal notices. I need an attorney.

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Contact our office. We may be able to help, or hopefully we can at least offer some helpful insight. [phone]

[@trinityregard634]

@@velmaperry2362 yes, get an attorney. The dav, and vfw lost mine everytime at the board to go from 50% to 100% P and T. Got attorneys in Virginia, they took it to the Supreme Court of veterans appeals, and just like that I was awarded 100% P and T, and care at home as well. Get the attorney.

[@sophiafossett9855]

Thanks... wasn't sure how I got chapter 36 w/out p & t.

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Glad this was helpful!

[@billkos7993]

If you're 100% P&T since all conditions are static...do you still have to see a va provider routinely. Meaning if you don't go to the VA for treatment for 5 yrs wiill the VA think your 100 P&T condition improved?

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Once you get the P&T, your evaluation is protected. With this in mind, no, you shouldn’t need to see your provider for anything other than medical purposes once you are rated P&T. Hope that helps!

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

Does 55 year rule fit in with static ,? I hope I'm saying this right? Thank you

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Yes, they can go hand and hand. Because a veteran is over the age of 55 years, their disability may be deemed static. For example, a 28 year old veteran with a 30% award for sinusitis may have a future exam scheduled because the VA believes there’s a likelihood of improvement. However, if the veteran were over the age of 55 the VA would be likely to call the condition static and not schedule a future exam. Hope that makes sense. Now if the veteran’s conditions total 100% (using VA math) and those conditions do not have a future exam scheduled, the veteran would be “permanent and total.” The “permanent” happens when the conditions used to reach 100% are all static. The “total” happens when the conditions total 100% using VA math. I hope that clarifies it for you. Thanks for the question.

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

@@VADisabilityGroup yes and thank you my Brother

[@luarguadalupe5502]

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[@FrankDeLaCruz-t1x]

How do I get a VA code sheet?

[@NobodyNobody-hx6wh]

You can call The Veterans Benefits Administration (VA) National Call Center ( just GOOGLE that to get the number and hours of operation) and once you are speaking with a representaive request it - VA Ratings Code Sheet. You can request that they email it to you, otherwise the default is to mail it to you. I did this a few months ago, requesting that they email it to me and received my VA ratings code sheet back by email within an hour.

[@VADisabilityGroup]

We agree with this comment. Usually codesheets are only provided to veteran representatives; however, if you separately request such, the VA should send it to you. It can be helpful. Good luck!

[@josenatal7136]

I am sorry so in conclusion once is assigned static can the VA still reduce it? Or is it not common for this to happen. Thanks

[@VADisabilityGroup]

If you are static, you should not be reduced by the VA absent fraud or a clear and unmistakable error. You should be protected.

[@BrandiGarcia-t7f]

Do you still need to seek care if all ur conditions are static?

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Generally - No. If your conditions are static there should be no need to seek care just for documentation purposes.

[@williamwilson9283]

👍💯

[@michaelwhisman]

Veterans get an even break at the Salt Lake VA Hospital. They actually know the regs.

[@VADisabilityGroup]

That’s encouraging to hear. Thanks for sharing.

[@skychuter]

Also if the VA doesn't give you 100%P&T with all conditions static, you must contact the RSO and explain why you should be !

[@VADisabilityGroup]

Thanks for the comment! It’s exceedingly rare the VA fails to award P&T when there are no future exams because the P&T award is automated as an additional award by default in the VA’s adjudicative system (VBMS). Matter fact, we have never seen P&T not awarded when there are no future exams and 100% is awarded. This usually automatically happens. No question you are correct that a veteran should appeal the VA’s failure to award P&T of you are 100% and do not have a future exam. Thanks for the input!

[@skychuter]

@@VADisabilityGroup Excellent info your passing! Passing it along to a fellow vet! From your videos and overall info from them, I'm using it as a blueprint to help my friend--I expect very much success in his claims! We'll see what I've learned and if it pays off! I have zero doubt--thanks again

[@fernandobrown4670]

BIG thank you! Content is very informative.

[@fernandobrown4670]

Will there be an updated (outdated) video on 100% State Benefits for IL? Do you plan on covering IL benefits for this year ?

[@bobbytorres5630]

All my disability are static, except my sleep apnea, but stuck with 90 percent and cannot get dental benefits, why?