 VA disability rating – what you need to know when requesting an increase in your disability:

Did you know that you can have your VA disability compensation benefit increased by the Department of Veterans Affairs? Many types of medical conditions get worse over time. If you are getting disability benefits from the VA, you have the right to request that your rating be increased if your medical condition gets worse or causes your health to deteriorate. Before you file for an increase in your disability rating, make sure you know what you can expect from 24 the VA, and be prepared for both the best and worst outcomes you might face after requesting a disability rating increase.

When you request an increase in your VA disability rating, you are in effect opening up your claim for reevaluation. The VA can actually lower or terminate your existing rating, so you need to make sure you have all your ducks in a row before you file. · If you’ve had your VA disability for more than five years, the VA has to prove that your illness or disease has gotten better and will stay better before reducing or terminating your rating. 25 · If you’ve had your disability for 10 years or more, the VA can will rarely terminate your benefits unless it proves that you’ve been fraudulent in your claim. It can, however, reduce your benefits. · If you’ve had your disability for 20 years, the VA won’t reduce your rating below the lowest one you’ve received in those 20 years. The VA can also reduce or terminate your compensation if you miss a scheduled disability rating medical exam. Whatever the situation, be prepared to send in a ton of documents, fill out lots of forms (this may be easier to do using eBenefits instead of regular mail), and wait for several months before the VA makes a decision on your claim.

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