How can I have an old claim reconsidered or upgraded while abroad?
Any veteran may simply ask for a prior denial of a claim to be reconsidered because new evidence has been found. You also may ask for an existing service connected condition to be reevaluated because the condition has worsened. The simplest way to do it while living abroad is to go to the “Contact the VA” web page and click on “Ask a Question.” You must be specific as to what disability you are asking to have reconsidered. Simply stating that, “My condition has worsened” is not enough. You must describe in detail which arm, leg, internal organ, or external part of, or location on, the body was affected.
