Veterans Disability Law BLOG

Can I Increase My VA Disability Rating?

The Top Three Questions About VA Disability

So, your claim was denied. Now what? If your claim was denied and you received a denial letter, there are 3 possible reasons why your claim can be denied by the Veterans Administration office. And, there are also 3 ways to respond. You will be rejected if you do not provide enough proof of your medical condition being related to your time in the military. It is also possible that the VA made a mistake that can easily be fixed. Common mistakes are confused service numbers or someone with a similar or exact name. If the VA has set up a C&P examination for you It’s really important to go. Contact the VA immediately if you have to reschedule your Compensation and Pension Examination. If you missed your C&P Exam you could lose your claim because the VA might believe that you no longer want to pursue your benefits. If you missed your C&P exam, call them right away to reschedule. In response to the letter you can request a higher review, submit additional supporting evidence or request hear with the VA Board Board.

Service-related disabilities can make it hard for a veteran to keep steady work. Through VA Form 21-8940 , they may be able to apply for more benefits. This is based on their individual unemployability (IU).