### Question
What is the definition of total disability permanent in nature?


### Answer
The definition of **total disability permanent in nature** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 3501*:

> any disability rated total for the purposes of disability compensation which is based upon an impairment reasonably certain to continue throughout the life of the disabled person

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 35-SURVIVORS&#8217; AND DEPENDENTS&#8217; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

