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Should I Be Concerned After 20 Years?
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harry59
Hello everyone,
I'm getting ready to file, after 20 years, for secondary claims. I have waited 20 years because I wanted my current service-connected rating to be protected. I have anxiety and trust Issues, amongst other things, and wanted to go through the process knowing that my current rating was protected. Now I do know that the VA can reduce a rating after twenty years if they can prove fraud. Which is definitely not the case here. Can they also possibly reduce your rating if they initially rated you under the wrong code?
Anyway, a friend of mine, that is also a service-connected veteran, told me that I'm crazy for wanting to file again and open up that "can of worms." He told me that he has heard of a good number of veterans, that were past the 20-year rule mark, getting reduced by the VA. Now I know that he had a very difficult time with the VA when he was going through the system back in the late 90's or early 2000's. He is also pretty paranoid. Especially when it comes to the VA. And admittedly, I have to say that I'm untrusting of the process as well. Which is why I've waited 20 years. My biggest fear by far is getting reduced below 50% (I'm at 70% now). If that happens I'll lose my concurrent receipt, which would be financially devastating for me. My heart is already pounding!
For my own peace of mind, has anyone ever heard of, or have first-hand knowledge of, the VA not adhering to the 20-year rule and reducing a rating?
Thanks to all that respond. Much appreciated!
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There's basically only two reasons they can reduce a Veteran with 20 years in One is they can prove freud and the other is he was convicted of a crime and was in prison over 60 days. They
GBArmy
Harry59 You're good to go, Buck is right. After 20 years, the only way they reduce would be due to fraud. If you have additional evidence of having symptoms for 20 years, how would they possibly show
broncovet
In 1929-1932 America was paralyzed by fear. A great leader stepped up and said: I never waited 20 years, I also did not wait 10 years. I kept applying/appealing until I won. The VA saves a l
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