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DisplacedCoastieinCanada
Hey there. I'm just trying to get an idea of what to expect over the next few months. I'll summarize my situation briefly here.
I have 2 VA-rated disabilities. 70% for Major Depression and Anxiety, 40% for a back injury. Both of these are listed as not permanent.
I was discharged in January of 2015. May 2015 I received my ratings. I was bumped up from 70% to 80% in December of last year when I had my back re-examined. Prior to the re-examination last year, my back was only rated at 10%.
I know that the VA likes to re-exam at the 5-year mark. I'm wondering if I should be expecting a re-exam for depression and anxiety early next year. I'm very much hoping that I'll slide under the radar because I live in another country and I was just seen a year ago for my back, but I know this is unlikely. I'm guessing the VA has an automated system that shows a glaring red mark for people coming up for re-examination. Honestly, I think my depression and anxiety has gotten worse and has further affected my quality of life, but I will have major issues affording the trip down to the VA, and if they did drop my rating, I stand to potentially lose my house since I have to re-qualify for my mortgage next year. Side worries, I know, but big ones for me.
Anyways, is there any chance that I might not be called in for a re-exam, or is it pretty much inevitable these days?
Thanks!
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ShrekTheTank
So it sounds like it has gotten worse? If so you need to apply for an increase. Don’t wait on the VA who knows what they will do. Also do you have any secondary conditions you need to claim?
Richard1954
I have had disability awards from the VA since 1986..... I have never had a re-look at any condition that I am rated for unless I asked for an increase in disability. I never heard of any automatic 5
GBArmy
Coastie Shrek and Richard have offered good advise. This is one of those 50-50 deals; some are going to tell you if you believe your disability has gotten worse , ask for the increase. If it rea
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