Track your statutory protections under 38 CFR § 3.344, § 3.957, and § 3.951. Knowing your legal timeline protects you against improper rating reductions.
Tracking 0 conditions from your local portfolio.
Add conditions to your Claim Portfolio with their effective dates to calculate protection milestones.
Go to My Claim PortfolioIf the VA sends you a letter proposing to reduce your rating, do not panic. You have strict legal rights under 38 CFR § 3.103.
You have a 60-day window to respond to a proposal to reduce. If you request a hearing within 30 days, the VA cannot reduce your rating until the hearing takes place and a final decision is made.
For ratings held 5+ years, VA must prove your condition has materially improved under the ordinary conditions of life and work, not just on a single exam on a single day.
It is the responsibility of the rating agency to interpret reports of examination in the light of the whole recorded history, reconciling the various reports into a consistent picture.