Question:

Hi Jim,

When the VA rates you 100% P&T, do all of your disabilities have to be static to get the permanent rating? Can there be any disabilities left as non-static with a request for evidence (RFE) after being rated P&T?

Jim's Reply:

There are ways to have a 100% permanent rating and then above and beyond that have temporary (future exam) ratings. For example, the veteran who has a rating of 100% permanent for physical injuries may at some point be diagnosed with a secondary mental health condition that could be rated as a temporary status.
 

These are very unusual circumstances though and won't affect many.