Veterans Benefits Network-List of Additional Benefits for 100% "P&T" (2024)

I am helping a veteran and have been putting a list together with the additional benefits for the "P&T" along with addressing each of these benefits for myself and family. Please let me know if you can think of any other benefits that are specifically included with the "P&T" benefits.
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(Some of these benefits may apply to vets that are not P&T but I am trying to creat this list to also help vets newly 100% P&T)

Here is a list(not all inclusive)of additional benefits for 100% P&T:

1. DEA (Dependent Educational Assistance), Chapter 35 college assistance for spouse and dependents!!! This can be up to $1018 per month for full time student
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/dea.asp
http://vets.yuku.com/topic/155238#.V-O20VsrI4c

2. CHAMPVA---Health Care benefits for your spouse and dependents
http://www.va.gov/PURCHASEDCARE/program ... bility.asp

3. Student loan discharge for you (your name on actual loan)
https://disabilitydischarge.com/

4. SSDI program to expedite 100% P&T veterans(also Wounded Warriors) program--
Link to SSA overview of program for 100% P&T:
https://www.ssa.gov/people/veterans/

Link to SSA overview of details flag your claim as VPAT for 100% P&T:
https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/hallex/I-02/I-2-1-40.html

5. Your STATE benefits--these vary greatly from state to state. Florida for example provides such things as basic property tax exemption up to 100%, Homestead exemption, Educational benefits (Bright Futures) on top of the Chapter 35 benefits, Fishing License reductions, State Park admissions, etc...(some of these are exlusive to for 100% P&T, while others vary depending on the veteran and disability(ies) percentages (again vary state to state).
https://www.military.com/benefits/veter ... ctory.html

6. Commissary and Exchange Privileges
7. Specially Adapted Housing
8. Special Home Adaption Grant
9. Automobile and Adaptive Equipment Benefits
10. DENTAL TREATMENT!!!
11. Other Social Security benefits
(other items above on this list are in this link too)
http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-8760-ARE.pdf

12. Get your permanent military ID card to access Commissary and Exchange Privileges at base near you. The military ID card/and or Common Access Card (CAC) you get may vary depending if you are retired/TDRL/PDRL/Reserve/Guard ..etc...typically if you are just 100% P&T you will get the ID card DD form 2765:
http://www.cac.mil/uniformed-services-id-card/

To set up an appointment at closest base to you:
http://(S(05n5pqao5euc01oaodj3isk3))/appointment/default.aspxhttps://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/

13. Life Insurance---**THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO ALL 100% P&T VETS***SEE STIPULATIONS IN LINK TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY AS INDICATED.
http://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/pdfs/sdvi.pdf

Some of the qualifications for S-DVI:
**Have received a rating for a "new" service-connected condition in the past two years**
**Must be IU (Individual Unemployability) to get the Premium Waived on $10,000 life insurance policy**

SEE LINKS FOR FURTHER DETAILS TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY

You can apply online or submit your application to VA, information available here:
http://benefits.va.gov/insurance/s-dvi.asp

14. OTHERS????

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Let me know if you can think of any other benefits specific to P&T award???

Hopefully this will help others newly award the 100% P&T benefits!!!

Does the life insurance eligibility really trigger with 100%?

I followed the link and tried to apply and got this:

In order to be eligible for this insurance, the disability you are rated for must be a new disability, not an increase in a disability you already have.

Being increased to 100% or being granted individual employability does not automatically entitle you to a new eligibility period.

Thanks MACMACred1 and qwerty68,

I edited the initial post to better reflect the VET to look at the link to see if he/she qualifies based on the circ*mstances/qualifications.

In my case I had a new service-connected disability added to my other disabilities along with IU taking me to 100% with P&T. So hopefully if this helps other vets that come across the thread they will know to look at the link to see if they qualify.

jerryleitz,

Yes, I am hoping others chime in with more info. I just remember when I got my disability award and how I researched different locations to find the details...this would be a good list to start with for those newly awarded or those that come across it and realize they had not looked into one or more of the benefits available to them.

Thanks.

Also, bear in mind,,,if you are rated 100% you maybe elidgeable for a DAV Handicap lic/registration, but you need your prim care doc/nurse to fill out the form from DMV. This opens up all handicap parking/benes.

I picked up a form at DMV and took to my prim care nurse who filled it out.

I had my DAV Handicap tag in an hour.

I received both a placard and a regular license plate.

I live in DE

jcolwell wrote:

10 % discount at many many stores and dining.......just mention it and they always say yes

Not always...

access pass for national parks and other federal areas:

in-person appearance at listed facility is free.
disability does not have to permanent in the VA sense.
see the examples listed on the page for qualifying documents.

https://store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html

57AHC wrote:

access pass for national parks and other federal areas:

in-person appearance at listed facility is free.
disability does not have to permanent in the VA sense.
see the examples listed on the page for qualifying documents.

https://store.usgs.gov/pass/access.html

+1...use it all the time..+1 life time access

SGT PAPA SMURF wrote:Thanks MACMACred1 and qwerty68,

I edited the initial post to better reflect the VET to look at the link to see if he/she qualifies based on the circ*mstances/qualifications.

In my case I had a new service-connected disability added to my other disabilities along with IU taking me to 100% with P&T. So hopefully if this helps other vets that come across the thread they will know to look at the link to see if they qualify.

jerryleitz,

Yes, I am hoping others chime in with more info. I just remember when I got my disability award and how I researched different locations to find the details...this would be a good list to start with for those newly awarded or those that come across it and realize they had not looked into one or more of the benefits available to them.

Thanks.

I am 100% P&T, under unemployability with future exams required. Should I try to get 100% P&T over all without unemployability or not worry about it?

If you have Texas DV plates, most of the roll roads are free. Not SH130 from Seguin and not the Katy toll way.

Also AT&T center gives free parking to DV plates if DV is in the car.

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beardsleedp wrote:

SGT PAPA SMURF wrote:Thanks MACMACred1 and qwerty68,

I edited the initial post to better reflect the VET to look at the link to see if he/she qualifies based on the circ*mstances/qualifications.

In my case I had a new service-connected disability added to my other disabilities along with IU taking me to 100% with P&T. So hopefully if this helps other vets that come across the thread they will know to look at the link to see if they qualify.

jerryleitz,

Yes, I am hoping others chime in with more info. I just remember when I got my disability award and how I researched different locations to find the details...this would be a good list to start with for those newly awarded or those that come across it and realize they had not looked into one or more of the benefits available to them.

Thanks.

I am 100% P&T, under unemployability with future exams required. Should I try to get 100% P&T over all without unemployability or not worry about it?

Did you get an answer from what you've read? If you are 100% P&T there are no future exams. TDIU is a different story.

Coastie wrote:In CA 100% disabled receive free state DV tags for one vehicle. IU does not quality unless their physician states they require assistive devices or are amputees. In addition, a State Parks pass is available that allows free entrance and parking at all state parks that are NOT controlled by vendors (Those outside companies hired by the State to manage the parks do not accept the pass). Tax exemptions for 100% or IU paid at 100% vets run from about 130K (No income limits) to 155K for low income. Those numbers change annually to keep up with inflation. Vision and dental at VA are outstanding bennies.

We're in CA and looked at DV tags and info was confusing. I thought even with P&T, physician certification was required. Would appreciate any helpful info/links on this.

alliebeep wrote:

Coastie wrote:In CA 100% disabled receive free state DV tags for one vehicle. IU does not quality unless their physician states they require assistive devices or are amputees. In addition, a State Parks pass is available that allows free entrance and parking at all state parks that are NOT controlled by vendors (Those outside companies hired by the State to manage the parks do not accept the pass). Tax exemptions for 100% or IU paid at 100% vets run from about 130K (No income limits) to 155K for low income. Those numbers change annually to keep up with inflation. Vision and dental at VA are outstanding bennies.

We're in CA and looked at DV tags and info was confusing. I thought even with P&T, physician certification was required. Would appreciate any helpful info/links on this.

You can find most anything you are seeking by googling the subject (I did).

What's confusing about t? Different states have different requirements. What California requires is for Ref 256A form to be completed by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the certification:https://www.pdffiller.com/jsfiller-desk ... 874cc16e4a

Afterwards it can be mailed in to the address indicated or brought to a local DMV office in person.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy ... cts/ffvr7v

Who Qualifies for Disabled Veteran (DV) License Plates?
A veteran who, as a result of an injury or disease that occurred while on active service with the U.S. Armed Forces, qualifies if any of the following apply:

• Has a disability rated at 100 percent by the U.S. Veterans Affairs or the military service that discharged the veteran, due to a diagnosed disease or disorder that substantially impairs or interferes with mobility.
• Is so severely disabled as to be unable to move without the aid of an assistive device.
• Has lost, or lost the use of, one or more limbs.
• Is permanently blind, as defined in §19153 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.

How to Apply for DV License plates
You must:

• Complete and sign the Disabled Veteran Certification on the Miscellaneous Certifications (REG 256A) (PDF).
• Provide a Medical Statement for Service-Connected. Disabled Veterans located on the REG 256A.
• Provide your current registration card or the documentation required to register the vehicle in your name.
• Surrender the license plates currently on the vehicle.

Retired TopKick
100% P&T + SMC-K
SSDI (Now converted to Regular Retirement)
United States Army Retired (1974-2002)

"Never Make Anyone a Priority Within Your Life Who Makes You an Option in Theirs!"

Retired TopKick wrote:

alliebeep wrote:

Coastie wrote:In CA 100% disabled receive free state DV tags for one vehicle. IU does not quality unless their physician states they require assistive devices or are amputees. In addition, a State Parks pass is available that allows free entrance and parking at all state parks that are NOT controlled by vendors (Those outside companies hired by the State to manage the parks do not accept the pass). Tax exemptions for 100% or IU paid at 100% vets run from about 130K (No income limits) to 155K for low income. Those numbers change annually to keep up with inflation. Vision and dental at VA are outstanding bennies.

We're in CA and looked at DV tags and info was confusing. I thought even with P&T, physician certification was required. Would appreciate any helpful info/links on this.

You can find most anything you are seeking by googling the subject (I did).

What's confusing about t? Different states have different requirements. What California requires is for Ref 256A form to be completed by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the certification:https://www.pdffiller.com/jsfiller-desk ... 874cc16e4a

Afterwards it can be mailed in to the address indicated or brought to a local DMV office in person.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy ... cts/ffvr7v

Who Qualifies for Disabled Veteran (DV) License Plates?
A veteran who, as a result of an injury or disease that occurred while on active service with the U.S. Armed Forces, qualifies if any of the following apply:

• Has a disability rated at 100 percent by the U.S. Veterans Affairs or the military service that discharged the veteran, due to a diagnosed disease or disorder that substantially impairs or interferes with mobility.
• Is so severely disabled as to be unable to move without the aid of an assistive device.
• Has lost, or lost the use of, one or more limbs.
• Is permanently blind, as defined in §19153 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.

How to Apply for DV License plates
You must:

• Complete and sign the Disabled Veteran Certification on the Miscellaneous Certifications (REG 256A) (PDF).
• Provide a Medical Statement for Service-Connected. Disabled Veterans located on the REG 256A.
• Provide your current registration card or the documentation required to register the vehicle in your name.
• Surrender the license plates currently on the vehicle.

Thank you for speedy reply. What's confusing is that P&T on its own doesn't qualify on its own for DV plates based on the certification form checkbox, yet info on interwebs often reads as P&T is sufficient. It has to be "...rated as 100% disabled due to a diagnosed disease or disorder which substantially impairs or interferes with my mobility" (emphasis added, Reg 256A). So it seems no, but reading posts online in various places make me think some have qualified with a P&T rating w/out mobility impairment.

Retired TopKick
100% P&T + SMC-K
SSDI (Now converted to Regular Retirement)
United States Army Retired (1974-2002)

"Never Make Anyone a Priority Within Your Life Who Makes You an Option in Theirs!"

Retired TopKick wrote:That is also not confusing. P& T means Permanent & Total. You only achieve a P&T with 100% Scheduler and 100& IU. Nothing else qualifies to be P&T. P&T isn't even required, only that you be 100%

You’re absolutely correct. It’s not confusing and doesn’t even have to be P&T, just 100% “due to a diagnosed disease or disorder that substantially impairs or interferes with mobility”.

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alliebeep wrote:

Retired TopKick wrote:That is also not confusing. P& T means Permanent & Total. You only achieve a P&T with 100% Scheduler and 100& IU. Nothing else qualifies to be P&T. P&T isn't even required, only that you be 100%

You’re absolutely correct. It’s not confusing and doesn’t even have to be P&T, just 100% “due to a diagnosed disease or disorder that substantially impairs or interferes with mobility”.

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Just an additional thought,,,If you're gonna apply for a DAV tag, and since you are 100% rated, why not apply for handi-cap as well if you have mobility issues, etc.. To get handi-cap however, you need a form from your Dr. In my case, because of Agent Orange related issues/PTSD, etc., etc. my VA doc filled out the HC form. I took it all to the Delaware DMV and got a license with DAV and HP symbol on it. In some states, a DAV tag W/HP usually has more clout.
https://www.dmv.org/ca-california/disabled-drivers.php

SGT PAPA SMURF wrote:I am helping a veteran and have been putting a list together with the additional benefits for the "P&T" along with addressing each of these benefits for myself and family. Please let me know if you can think of any other benefits that are specifically included with the "P&T" benefits.
x
(Some of these benefits may apply to vets that are not P&T but I am trying to creat this list to also help vets newly 100% P&T)

Here is a list(not all inclusive)of additional benefits for 100% P&T:

1. DEA (Dependent Educational Assistance), Chapter 35 college assistance for spouse and dependents!!! This can be up to $1018 per month for full time student
http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/dea.asp
http://vets.yuku.com/topic/155238#.V-O20VsrI4c

2. CHAMPVA---Health Care benefits for your spouse and dependents
http://www.va.gov/PURCHASEDCARE/program ... bility.asp

3. Student loan discharge for you (your name on actual loan)
https://disabilitydischarge.com/

4. SSDI program to expedite 100% P&T veterans(also Wounded Warriors) program--
Link to SSA overview of program for 100% P&T:
https://www.ssa.gov/people/veterans/

Link to SSA overview of details flag your claim as VPAT for 100% P&T:
https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/hallex/I-02/I-2-1-40.html

5. Your STATE benefits--these vary greatly from state to state. Florida for example provides such things as basic property tax exemption up to 100%, Homestead exemption, Educational benefits (Bright Futures) on top of the Chapter 35 benefits, Fishing License reductions, State Park admissions, etc...(some of these are exlusive to for 100% P&T, while others vary depending on the veteran and disability(ies) percentages (again vary state to state).
https://www.military.com/benefits/veter ... ctory.html

6. Commissary and Exchange Privileges
7. Specially Adapted Housing
8. Special Home Adaption Grant
9. Automobile and Adaptive Equipment Benefits
10. DENTAL TREATMENT!!!
11. Other Social Security benefits
(other items above on this list are in this link too)
http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-21-8760-ARE.pdf

12. Get your permanent military ID card to access Commissary and Exchange Privileges at base near you. The military ID card/and or Common Access Card (CAC) you get may vary depending if you are retired/TDRL/PDRL/Reserve/Guard ..etc...typically if you are just 100% P&T you will get the ID card DD form 2765:
http://www.cac.mil/uniformed-services-id-card/

To set up an appointment at closest base to you:
http://(S(05n5pqao5euc01oaodj3isk3))/appointment/default.aspxhttps://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/

13. Life Insurance---**THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO ALL 100% P&T VETS***SEE STIPULATIONS IN LINK TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY AS INDICATED.
http://www.benefits.va.gov/insurance/pdfs/sdvi.pdf

Some of the qualifications for S-DVI:
**Have received a rating for a "new" service-connected condition in the past two years**
**Must be IU (Individual Unemployability) to get the Premium Waived on $10,000 life insurance policy**

SEE LINKS FOR FURTHER DETAILS TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY

You can apply online or submit your application to VA, information available here:
http://benefits.va.gov/insurance/s-dvi.asp

14. OTHERS????

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Let me know if you can think of any other benefits specific to P&T award???

Hopefully this will help others newly award the 100% P&T benefits!!!

Can a person receive Social Security, 100% VA disability and have a Medical Disability Retirement from the Federal Government all at the same time?

Randalis 29,

Yes you can. I know this for sure because I do!!

Oh, and don’t forget about....

https://www.shadesofgreen.org/accommoda ... oms-suites

A guy still has to vacation and put his feet up!

knightrider wrote:Randalis 29,

Yes you can. I know this for sure because I do!!

Do you if they offset the difference from your ssdi and your medical disability retirement funds? I that the VA compensation is not offset.

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Knightrider,

I know you can't go in to details.....How do you do that? I thought one get diminished (substracted) from the other. Like my case....me being 48 yo.

You can message me if you like. Don't want to highjack.

Bkydtravel wrote:I believe that we can now travel Space-A on military flights within the conus....

I heard this too. Does anyone know if dependants or caregivers are allowed?
I tried calling for answer but its difficut to find anything out.

dionne888 wrote:

Bkydtravel wrote:I believe that we can now travel Space-A on military flights within the conus....

I heard this too. Does anyone know if dependants or caregivers are allowed?
I tried calling for answer but its difficut to find anything out.

No on dependent no on caregivers

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samcook2003 wrote:

dionne888 wrote:

Bkydtravel wrote:I believe that we can now travel Space-A on military flights within the conus....

I heard this too. Does anyone know if dependants or caregivers are allowed?
I tried calling for answer but its difficut to find anything out.

No on dependent no on caregivers

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Thanks for the info. I doubt I will be able to use it as my GAD and PTSD would hinder me from traveling alone. Oh well, still glad some will be able to use it.

dionne888 wrote:

samcook2003 wrote:

dionne888 wrote:I heard this too. Does anyone know if dependants or caregivers are allowed?
I tried calling for answer but its difficut to find anything out.

No on dependent no on caregivers

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Thanks for the info. I doubt I will be able to use it as my GAD and PTSD would hinder me from traveling alone. Oh well, still glad some will be able to use it.

I ask Travis Space A Terminal if we could travel overseas they told me yes they only go to Korea and Japan that was about 4 days ago when I asked

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https://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/derivative_sc.asp

This be efits matrix lists most of the requirements for Veterans Affairs benefits. Any state benefits you'd have to look at your specific states website.