Question:
I was awarded TDIU permanently and totally, does the rating stays the same for life? Or can you please tell me what permanently and totally mean?
Jim's Reply:
Yes, the phrase permanently and totally disabled means just what it says in VA terminology. The 100% rating stays the same with yearly opportunities for a monetary increase, usually somewhere between 0% and 3%.
Since you're TDIU or the unemployability benefit you won't be allowed to work at full time or gainful employment. Otherwise you're free to do as you please and focus on healing.