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Three Frequently Appealed Issues of VA Disability Rating Decisions

When a veteran receives their rating decision from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for VA disability benefits, the veteran has the opportunity to appeal if the decision is unsatisfactory. There are three frequently appealed issues

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Understanding VA’s 55 Years Old Rule and Protected Ratings

VA has numerous policies in place for establishing and monitoring the severity of a veteran’s service-connected disability. Such rules exist for VA to be able to adjust disability ratings, or in some cases to protect a

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Service Connected Disability VA Lawyers Kalamazoo, MI

How Do I Get a Permanent and Total (P&T) Disability Rating?

Nearly any discussion about VA disability benefits must include the disclaimer that a veteran’s disability rating can change at any time. It can be reduced — along with your benefits — or it can be raised.

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Can VA Reduce My 100% TDIU Rating?

Total disability individual unemployability, or TDIU, is a way for veterans to receive 100% VA disability compensation without having to achieve an actual 100% rating. TDIU is used in cases when a veteran’s condition(s) is severe

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How to Increase a 70% PTSD Disability Rating to 100%

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health disorder among veterans, and its symptoms can vary from mild to severe depending on the individual and the traumatic events they have experienced. Flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and

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Joint Disorder VA Disability Lawyers Kalamazoo, MI

How To Increase Your VA Disability Rating for Worsening Conditions

If you have a service-connected disability that has gotten worse with time, or that you expect may get worse with time, you may be wondering if you can increase your disability rating through the VA. And

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How to Fight a Proposed Reduction to Your VA Disability Rating

It is vital for veterans who receive VA disability compensation to understand that, in most cases, their disability ratings are subject to review and change. In cases where a veteran’s rating is unprotected, the rating may

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VA’s Automatic 50% Rating for PTSD Explained

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition brought on by experiencing a traumatic event. It’s characterized by repeated flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic event. While many veterans may have

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When Does My VA Disability Rate Become Permanent and Protected?

Nothing in life is guaranteed, and that goes for your originally assigned VA disability rating. The VA may review —and possibly lower— your rating, pending the results of a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam, which may

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Benefits VA Disability Attorneys Kalamazoo, MI

Can the VA Take Away My Disability Benefits?

We understand that you depend on your VA disability benefits to support your household, which is why our Kalamazoo, MI VA lawyers do everything in their power to help your case. If you have a condition

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