Is anybody else going through a VA disability reduction?

There are many conditions associated with VA compensation that are projected to improve over time. It is your responsibility to continue to see your physician and participate in whatever programs, medication, therapy etc. that supports good health. If you have continued with your requirements it should be an easy process. If you have not, it can be a challenge to prove you still suffer the illness at the rate you had in the past. No rating is untouchable save those listed as permanent and or 100 percent Disabled. I work with Veterans from the Korean and Vietnam conflicts and they are often recalled to validate their claims. Thank you for your service.

About 3 years after retirement, I was told that I had to see another doctor about my disability. I was worried that they would find some reason to lower my rating. I went to the appointment, discussed the issues, and waited until the VA sent the new rating. Luckily, it didn't go down. Then, about 2 years ago, I received a letter and my rating went up. Just hang in there. Good luck.

I recently filed for an increase, adding secondary conditions to my list. This initiated a review of the primary conditions as well. This meant that the percentage for my primary conditions could have changed either way, or been dropped all together, but after appointments with their assigned Doctors, were rated to be the same. The secondary conditions were combined into one as they were related, and added 70% to my list which was 50% previously, to give me a total of 90%, all of which is now listed as Permanent.

As long as you get your records forwarded, and you are successful in making your case with the review Doctor(s), you should have no problems.

Best of luck to you. And thank you for your service.