If I request an increase of my disability rating will my current payments stop until I get a decision if it’ll increase of decrease?

LCpl Ismael Ruiz Rodriguez — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:14:26 -0400

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Jun 13 at 2019 4:17 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:17:06 -0400

No, current benefits continue until decision is reached on the request for increased benefits.

Response by SGT Cynthia Douglas Ybarra made Jun 13 at 2019 5:58 AM

SGT Cynthia Douglas Ybarra — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 05:58:50 -0400

No, it won’t decrease while waiting for a decision.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jun 13 at 2019 6:02 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 06:02:47 -0400

No it will not stop, however it can go down based on the determination. They will relook your entire packet not just the request for increase. Thank you for your service.

Response by CPL Randy Beagley made Jun 13 at 2019 7:34 AM

CPL Randy Beagley — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:34:38 -0400

No they will not

Response by AB George Hobson made Jun 13 at 2019 7:39 AM

AB George Hobson — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:39:36 -0400

No they will continue ar the current rate

Response by PO2 Thomas Defrancesco made Jun 13 at 2019 9:14 AM

PO2 Thomas Defrancesco — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:14:40 -0400

No but they will ask for new c and p exams for all your disabilities... I just did 3 exams because I asked for a earlier effective date and I was 100% p and t... for ptsd but had to redo all of my c and p exams...

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Jun 13 at 2019 10:23 AM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:23:19 -0400

Short answer no, work with your Local DAV, VFW, other veteran organization, and or the local VA VET Center staff. Often if you are already in the system the Vet Center staff can help you get through the quagmire faster.

Response by SN Jerome Pernell made Jun 20 at 2019 6:25 AM

SN Jerome Pernell — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:25:33 -0400

No, your payments will not stop. And, you will get a lump sum deposited in your bank acct. For any increase going back to you original increase request file date.

Response by A1C Donald Propp made Jun 20 at 2019 2:58 PM

A1C Donald Propp — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:58:15 -0400

No. I know from my own experience that your benefits will continue at the current level until a decision is made on your application to increase your rating.

Some more advice: A DAV rep told me when I applied for an upgrade (after a critical surgery, a good reason): "We're going to apply for an upgrade, and the application will be rejected. Then we'll apply again and it might well be rejected again. Then we'll apply again and it will be approved." In other words, the VA doesn't make it easy, hoping you'll give up and they won't have to be inconvenienced or pay you more. So the MORAL of the story is, don't give up.

I'd also strongly advise you to get help from a counselor at the DAV, VFW, or some other Veterans' Service Organization. They can really help and advise you in the application process. When it's you vs. the government, it's always a good idea to make it you plus a large organization vs. the government. :)

Response by SSgt Donald White made Jun 24 at 2019 12:24 AM

SSgt Donald White — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:24:27 -0400

Disability for real, or another BS. claim ? Man up Jar Head !

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 2 at 2022 4:56 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:56:52 -0500

Your current payment will not stop, however your rating may go up or down based on the review/audit. You will receive back pay, or an adjustment to payment based on the final determination. There are many factors that come into play. Your age being the primary