Will my VA disability ever become permanent?
VA deems a disability “permanent” when it is reasonably certain, based on medical evidence that the level of impairment will continue for the rest of the veteran’s life. When VA decides a veteran’s service connected condition is permanent in nature, it no longer requires veterans to attend re-examinations.
What is considered permanently disabled veteran?
A veteran is considered totally and permanently disabled if they have received a disability rating of 100% for service-connected disability compensation and the VA does not expect the condition to improve. Such language indicates that the rating of total disability is permanent.
Can a permanent and total disabled veteran work?
Veterans who are rated as 100% Schedular when the Schedular 100% rating is permanent are allowed to work at gainful employment. The bottom line is that the Permanent and Totally Disabled (P & T) status may be either 100% TDIU or 100% Schedular and the TDIU veteran is the one who can’t work.
At what age does VA disability stop?
Generally speaking, disability benefits are available to disabled veterans as long as the veteran remains disabled and until his or her death.
Will I lose my VA disability if I go to jail?
VA disability compensation payments are reduced if a Veteran is convicted of a felony and imprisoned for more than 60 days. Once a Veteran is released from prison, compensation payments may be reinstated based upon the severity of the service connected disability(ies) at that time.
Can my wife take my VA disability in a divorce?
Federal law does not authorize states to treat VA disability payments as marital property and divide them in a dissolution of marriage action.
Can a veteran get disability for spinal fusion?
It is possible that veterans will require spinal fusion to cope with their back conditions following service. If this is the case, VA disability compensation may be warranted. To be granted service connection for spinal fusion, veterans must demonstrate that the spinal fusion was necessary as a result of their time in service.
How old was I when I had my knee fused?
I had my knee fused in 1974, I was 23 at the time, involved in a car accident, the femur and knee were crushed and after 5 operations, the surgeon decided to fuse it. Although it is probably one half inches shorter, I am able to get around fine. Can drive automatic, though have driven gear cars, can walk fine, swim, garden, housework.
Are there any downsides to having a fused knee?
Obviously only downside is that you will look different to other people, but to be honest you get used to that, you are unique anyway. On planes, well you just put your leg under the seat in front, the only problem I have sometimes is sitting on a dining chair and after a while my leg aches. But over time, your whole body adjusts to the fused knee.
Can you sit on a chair with a fused knee?
On planes, well you just put your leg under the seat in front, the only problem I have sometimes is sitting on a dining chair and after a while my leg aches. But over time, your whole body adjusts to the fused knee. I live a full, active and happy life with this disability. You too can also.
Can a veteran get a disability for their knee?
If you’ve even completed one Jump from a plane with a landing that is less than ideal, then it’s very likely that you’ll have a knee condition. While it may seem simple for Veterans with the previously mentioned backgrounds in service to get granted for their knees, the opposite is true.
Can a veteran get a higher disability rating for spinal fusion?
If veterans experience flare-ups of back pain due to spinal fusion, they may be eligible for a higher disability rating. For example, a veteran is receiving a 10 percent disability rating.
Can a veteran get a 20% knee rating?
Overall, the only way to get rated above 20% on a knee is to have a replacement. Granted, there are always exceptions to the rule, but this is the norm. Some Veterans, who have issues with their knees, also have issues with falling or instability.
Do you get a disability rating after knee replacement?
After total knee replacement surgery, there is an automatic 100% disability rating for one year. After that year has lapsed, veterans will require additional tests for knee flexion, extension, and instability. The results of these tests will determine the ongoing rating.