Posted on Jun 13, 2019
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?
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability
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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.
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MSG Robert Conrad
Only if there is a clear and unmistakable error. A mis-application of the rating schedule is the most common cause, or actual improvement in the condition. If the current evaluation has been in effect for less than 5 years, a single exam will cause a reduction, if over 5 years it takes 2 exams or other pieces of medical evidence (lab tests, xrays, etc). if it has been in effect for 20 years, it can only be reduced due to fraud.
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No, current benefits continue until decision is reached on the request for increased benefits.
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