Can the VA reduce my service-connected disability rating if I stop making appointments or accidentally miss one?

While that is not the norm you can be re-evaluated at anytime based on your participation in a given program. If there are treatments tied to your particular disability and you ignore them this can be a problem. For the most part VA ratings change throughout the years for individuals as they improve. I believe we are all re-evaluated on a 5 year cycle, unless of course you are rated permanently and 100% disabled. So not seeking treatment is not only detrimental to your well being, it can affect your re-evaluation.

The bottom line is that the program is not about the money, it is about your health. As stated by another, if you are being treated elsewhere inform your primary care provider so that they know you are dealing with your issues, and keep records of outside treatment in case you are called upon for an appeal of a change in your status.

Yes and no, if you stopped but you’ve been seen elsewhere you still are receiving treatment. I’ve missed many appointments and haven’t encounter a problem but again the VA is here to help and they’re so good at it, no complains

No