How did I get a reduction in my disability payments (was at 40%, have been reduced to 20%)?

2022-08-05T00:08:08-04:00

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 5 at 2022 12:09 AM

2022-08-05T00:09:00-04:00

what does your paperwork say?

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Aug 5 at 2022 6:02 AM

2022-08-05T06:02:56-04:00

The VA can re-evaluate your claim every five years if they consider your condition one that can improve over time.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 5 at 2022 8:10 AM

2022-08-05T08:10:57-04:00

re-evaluations can take place. They could lead to an increase or decrease in percentage.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 5 at 2022 12:16 PM

2022-08-05T12:16:12-04:00

Get an advocate involved- VFW, DAV, American Legion to deal with it for you!

Response by MSG Thomas Currie made Aug 5 at 2022 4:35 PM

2022-08-05T16:35:01-04:00

Start by READING the letter that the VA sent you announcing the change and the basis for that change!

Response by PFC Edgar Mosier made Aug 7 at 2022 6:06 PM

2022-08-07T18:06:27-04:00

Actually, I suggest you find an attorney and follow that route.
I got my VA Medical Benefits at a high tier, because I made too low an income - no one spoke to this "peacetime" Cold War Era Veteran about how to chase down what is now benefitted.
Back in 1979, a man couldn't "have" PTSD, as the APA didn't codify it until 1980 and we all know that the VA doesn't actually go out and "help" the Vet get his / her due.
Anyway, longer story short, between an attorney and Sen Rubio, I'm making headway.
An VA specializing lawyer will tell you that they do change ratings for various reasons, like cures and more. The VA reviews and challenges. A Vet that gets 70% might be upped to 100% through unemployability because of the Service-Connected Disability only to loose it on some review, or tattle-tailing act, like strolling along a mountain trail...
Bottomline, find a good attorney via Google and Reviews.