When Can the VA Reduce a Veterans Disability Compensation Benefits?
Veterans fight for years to get disability compensation benefits for injuries or diseases that result from the military service. The fight isn’t over when the Veteran receives compensation, however, as the VA can and will reduce disability compensation ratings. The purpose of this article is to describe some of the more common scenarios when the VA can or cannot reduce a disability compensation rating. Before discussing the more common scenarios, it is crucial for the Veteran to act quickly when he or she gets the letter that the VA is proposing to reduce their compensation. First, do not miss the pre-reduction examination; if you do, the VA can reduce your monthly compensation on that basis alone. Second, find aggressive and competent help – a Veteran Service Organization or a zealous Veteran’s attorney; reduction cases can be won or lost in the early stages of the pre-reduction process. Having said that, here are some common scenarios that can lead to a reduction and the general rule
