### Question
How does the law define total disability permanent in nature?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 3501*, **total disability permanent in nature** is defined as:

> 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&rsquo; AND DEPENDENTS&rsquo; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

