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Cherie33
Greetings to all...I have been a disabled vet for 12 years and have recently applied for an increase in my rating. When I submitted my claim info, the VA made an appointment for a C & P Exam. I went to the exam and then about a week later, I received a letter that they proposed to decrease my disability rating from 50% to 30%. They told me to submit additional evidence and that a Physician Statement was the best kind. Well, immediately, I visited my Psych doctor and showed him the letter and he was surprised (because he was the one who suggested that I file a claim for an increased rating). Anyway, he wrote a letter, explaining why he felt as if I should have an increase rating and that he thought that I would probably not be able to work again.
I also, had filed a claim of an increase in my other disability of (IBS) currently rated at 10%. They sent me a letter stating that it would remain the same. Of course I didn't go for that either, so I went to my VA Primary Care doctor, and he too wrote a letter explaining why it should be increased.
Now, my question is what do I do next? The VA said in the first letter that I had 60 days to submit additional evidence (which I have already done, with the doctors letters) They told me that they would began the decrease on the first of Nov., however, i called them this morning, and was told that they are considering the new evidence that I just submitted) I also, asked for a hearing, which they scheduled for Nov. 14) However, I actually requested a hearing before I received the letters from my doctors, and submitted it to the VA) I hope that this is all making sence. I am just worried that they are going to reduce my rating..Can anyone offer some advice?
Thanks,
Cherie
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