Has anyone had a VA disability review when their 5 year mark is coming up? What can I expect during my video conference next week?

SrA John Monette — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:33:43 -0400

Response by PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott) made Sep 8 at 2021 12:44 PM

PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott) — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:44:22 -0400

Nope. I've been out for 11 years and never knew there was such a thing.

Response by Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen made Sep 8 at 2021 2:34 PM

Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:34:13 -0400

Don't have a disability so can't help.

Response by CPL Jason Northedge made Sep 8 at 2021 2:43 PM

CPL Jason Northedge — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:43:17 -0400

At my 5 yr mark, the VA knocked me down to 90% without asking me or my Dr's opinion on anything. The VA told me it was because the Social Security office told them I've been working. The SS office said they were lying trying to lower my disability. The VA gave me and my attorney a review date then made their decision 2 days prior to that date and then didn't have the review.
Whatever you do, DO NOT TRUST THE VA! They will lie cheat and steal from anyone they want.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Sep 8 at 2021 2:44 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:44:54 -0400

The gist behind the review is to assess your health, and your rating separately. There are many conditions that are generally considered to improve over time, service connected or not. If you have degenerative issues they will not reassess unless they did not rate you maximum for that issue, in which case you may gain instead of lose ratings. Anything is possible. Just be honest and answer there questions so that they can help you.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Sep 8 at 2021 3:08 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:08:15 -0400

I have heard of these and as far as I know nothing bad has come from them...just to make sure your disability is still a disability and it hasn't gotten worse.

Response by SFC Paul Smith made Sep 8 at 2021 3:11 PM

SFC Paul Smith — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:11:50 -0400

About two years ago they do the exams on anything with the high percentage, they did not do an exam with my sleep apnea.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 8 at 2021 3:33 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:33:02 -0400

No. COVID brought about telemeds. Only advice there is don't pick boogers if you're unsure they are online.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Sep 12 at 2021 12:29 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:29:51 -0400

I know a couple of people who were knocked down. I never heard from them after their hearings (not good). There have got to be a lot of cases who will get eliminated