Posted on Jul 25, 2020
Can the VA reduce my service-connected disability rating if I stop making appointments or accidentally miss one?
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Can the VA reduce my service-connected disability rating if I stop making appointments or accidentally miss one?
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Disabled Veterans
Benefits Advisor
Salt Lake City
Veterans Advocate
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Disabled Veterans Benefits Advisor Salt Lake City Veterans Advocate
Posted 5 y ago
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While that is not the norm you can be re-evaluated at anytime based on your participation in a given program. If there are treatments tied to your particular disability and you ignore them this can be a problem. For the most part VA ratings change throughout the years for individuals as they improve. I believe we are all re-evaluated on a 5 year cycle, unless of course you are rated permanently and 100% disabled. So not seeking treatment is not only detrimental to your well being, it can affect your re-evaluation.
The bottom line is that the program is not about the money, it is about your health. As stated by another, if you are being treated elsewhere inform your primary care provider so that they know you are dealing with your issues, and keep records of outside treatment in case you are called upon for an appeal of a change in your status.
The bottom line is that the program is not about the money, it is about your health. As stated by another, if you are being treated elsewhere inform your primary care provider so that they know you are dealing with your issues, and keep records of outside treatment in case you are called upon for an appeal of a change in your status.
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Yes and no, if you stopped but you’ve been seen elsewhere you still are receiving treatment. I’ve missed many appointments and haven’t encounter a problem but again the VA is here to help and they’re so good at it, no complains
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A1C Riley Sanders
probable i didn't answer that correctly, I am aware of one Vet that did have his reduced.
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1LT John Mills
Not for not going to appointments. He had to be re-evaluated and the medical evidence did not justify a higher rating A1C Riley Sanders
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PFC Casey Clark Bunker:
I can only give part of that answer: If the VA cures you then they can reduce or remove you , then you will have no need of the VA. Your rating sheet you received would help with the answer you are seeking.It will tell you if you are PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABLED. I wouldn't recommend dropping the VA, also you should seek out a VA Officer , Most towns have one that can help you with the information you are after.
I can only give part of that answer: If the VA cures you then they can reduce or remove you , then you will have no need of the VA. Your rating sheet you received would help with the answer you are seeking.It will tell you if you are PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABLED. I wouldn't recommend dropping the VA, also you should seek out a VA Officer , Most towns have one that can help you with the information you are after.
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A1C Riley Sanders
One of the better services of the VA is the Medical Care you receive, @ zero or low cost.
Stay with them.
Stay with them.
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No they don't, but please don't make a habit out of it. Veterans like myself has a two month wait for available appointment. And when a veteran can call in it allows veterans who have a long wait to be called in for a more rapid appointment time. Just anytime you previously know it will be missed or if forgotten and late , Call in please. If you have any questions, contact your local VA veterans outreach specialist. They are usually a veteran themselves and are remarkable at reaching goals for the task at hand
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