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TDRL end date/P&T (question below (I can’t believe I’m asking REDDIT for an answer))

Yes, your Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) is concluded and you are off the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The notification that you are 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) represents the final adjudication of your case by the PEB, which has determined your conditions are stable and permanently disabling at the 100% level, terminating the TDRL period as required by DoDI 1332.18 and 10 U.S.C. § 1210. For VA purposes, a P&T rating under 38 CFR 3.340(a) means no future examinations are scheduled, and your benefits are protected barring evidence of fraud or sustained improvement—a high standard illustrated in *Brown v. Brown*, where the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims emphasized the VA cannot reduce a total rating based on temporary improvement. Your actionable next steps are: 1) Confirm with your PEBLO or Military Department that they have processed the TDRL removal and finalized your permanent retirement (either under Chapter 61 or regular retirement, depending on your years of service and rating calculation). 2) Ensure the VA has updated your code sheet to reflect the permanent status (no future exam dates) and that you receive your new DD-214 reflecting the change. 3) Understand that P&T status grants you access to additional federal and state benefits, such as Chapter 35 DEA for dependents and permanent commissary/exchange privileges, which you should now apply for. **Disclaimer: This is educational information for claims assistance and should not be construed as legal, medical, or official government advice.**

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