Question:

I just received an increase in my VA rating from 70% to 100%, but it does not state it is P&T. Does this mean its not permanent?

Jim's Reply:

VA has never tried to make an award simple to understand. To know if your 100% (Total) award is Permanent you have to interpret the award notice. If there are future exams scheduled, the award is temporary. If no future exams are scheduled, the award is most likely to be permanent in nature.
 

If there is mention of having established DEA and/or CHAMPVA benefits for your dependents, then the award is permanent.
 

One day I may make a secret decoder ring available to vets so we can better understand the obtuse VA lexicon.