A temporary total disability rating from the VA is a temporary increase in a veteran’s disability rating to 100% due to a service-connected condition that significantly impairs their ability to work or function, but the condition is not expected to be permanent.
This rating is typically granted for a limited time, such as during convalescence after surgery or during hospitalization for a service-connected condition. It provides 100% disability compensation for a limited time during recovery or treatment.
Temporary Total Disability Ratings (100%) provide short-term compensation at the 100% rate when a service-connected condition temporarily prevents a veteran from working, such as during recovery from surgery, hospitalization, or other serious treatment. Generally, a convalescence period of at least 1 month, or a hospitalization of at least 21 days is required. These ratings are granted for a limited period and are subject to future VA review to determine whether the veteran’s condition has improved.
To provide financial support and benefits while a veteran recovers from a service-connected condition that temporarily prevents them from working.
Often granted for conditions that require surgery, hospitalization, or immobilization of a major joint, or for recently discharged veterans with unstable conditions.
The rating is temporary and will be reevaluated after a certain period to determine if the condition has improved.
A veteran may receive a temporary 100% rating during the recovery period following a surgery related to a service-connected condition
Veterans hospitalized for over 21 days for a service-connected condition may qualify for a temporary 100% rating
If a major joint is immobilized by a cast, a temporary 100% rating may be granted for a specified period
Recently discharged veterans with severely disabling and unstable conditions may receive a temporary rating of 50% or 100%, depending on the severity of the condition according to the VA
At Greene & Marusak, we assist veterans in obtaining temporary total ratings during recovery and ensuring their long-term ratings reflect the full impact of their service-connected conditions. If your temporary benefits were denied or cut short, contact our VA-accredited team.
In benefits recovered for our clients
States Served + Guam, & Puerto Rico
Years Of Combined Experience
Greene & Marusak’s objective is to get veterans the maximum benefits they are entitled to.
