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Q638: I'm rated at 60%, service-connected, but I got a "permanently and totally disabled" letter almost 20 years ago. Do I need to get a 100% reevaluated or does permanently and totally disabled for so long qualify my spouse for DIC?
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A1: I you have been IU for the last 10 years and rated Permanently & Total (P&T) (which if you were IU you are P&T), you do not need to be reevaluated. If you pass before your spouse, she would be entitled to DIC as well as the kicker if you've been married to her for the last eight years immediately preceding your death. As long as you are IU, which is P&T, you will not be bothered by the VA unless you bother them. Once you reopen your claim for anything, you no longer are considered P&T. VA can do one of three things: increase your rating, leave it the same, or reduce you. (DS) 1/1/21
A2: In your question you said you are 60% permanent and total. At 60% disability your spouse does not qualify for the DIC,. Only 100% permanent and total disability does the spouse qualify for the DIC and the Veteran needs to have had that for 10 years. (GR) 1/11/21