Question:
Hi Jim, I was wondering if I have both 100% P&T and 100% TDIU am I able to go back to work? How do I navigate having both?
Jim's Reply:
You don't have both. That isn't possible. If a mistake has been made and you're collecting the money for both 100% ratings, don't spend it whatever you do. VA will want it back.
It happens often enough that because of changing circumstances the rating may change from 100% TDIU to 100% Schedular. Because of the significant lag time involved in processing paperwork when a veteran has a change to a rating that shifts a 100% TDIU rating to a 100% Schedular rating it may often appear that you have both ratings. It's rare that the vet actually receives both monthly payments but again, a mistake has been made and VA will want their money back so don't spend it.
Disability ratings over the 100% level enter Special Monthly Compensation territory and a whole new ratings schedule opens up.
Study your award notices a bit longer and I imagine this will work itself out. If I've missed some special circumstance, feel free to let me know.