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Q109: VA decreased my disability compensation by 20% and I was not aware of this until now. I would like to know if there is a way to get this percentage back?
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A1: Talk to a DAV representative (Disabled American Veterans) or a VA representative, another example American Legion representative. (AA) 9/2/18
A2: Me too, 10% for my AC joint separation 27 years ago. Because I can move it 30 degrees. I'm confused. I guessed they're saying...I'm getting better. Service connected injury for 27 years! (HA) 9/2/18
A3: Your question is vague. It would be impossible for anyone to say Yes/No with such limited information. Speak with a Veterans Service Officer. Take the paperwork from the VA with you. This will allow the VSO to see what was taken away and possibly why. example: Has any of your S/C disabilities shown improvement? (RM) 9/2/18
A4: That is a difficult question to answer without knowing details of the reasons for your compensation. Generally, after an examination by VA doctors, if your condition has improved sufficiently, your disability rating may be reduced to correspond with the severity of your particular condition. For example, prostate cancer treatment resulting from agent Orange exposure might initially be rated at 100%; however, once in remission the rating and compensation will probably be decreased. (NM) 9/2/18
A5: What was the reason given for the decrease? (LG) 9/2/18
A6: You have to prove that your condition did not get bad enough to warrant the reduction in the first place. It would have been easier to stop the reduction than to get the percentage back. (AP) 9/3/18
A7: My husband received a letter from the VA stating his compensation was being reduced and he had 60 days from the date of the receipt of the letter to respond with additional evidence or a new consult from his physician. I would check your mail and see if you rec iced that. You can appeal the decrease but it should be done in a timely fashion. I believe that if you submit additional evidence after their 60 day deadline and they agree to increase it back up they will back pay you for that. You can look on eBenefits to see if the letter is their and what your benefits are. Hope that helped. You can always call the benefits number and I?m sure they will be more than happy to resend the letter you should have received. (MAC) 9/3/18