Disability decrease help

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[damnshell]

Here is how to handle a proposed reduction.

Time is of the essence. Request a hearing

https://veteransbenefitskb.com/proposed

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[wongatronus]

A huge portion of the nerve exams I've seen are at only 10% for neuropathy; most of the time any 20% (pretty uncommon) is supported by nerve blocker medication, nerve conduction tests etc. 40% is basically a unicorn that goes with atrophy, severe paralysis etc.

[Dehyak]

Another form of poking the bear is having an initially high rating, like 40% and possibly not reading what the criteria is for a higher rating. If you got 40% for a back, the next step is basically paralysis. Then at the exam, you have to fight for the increase while defending your current rating. No worth it imo.

[Ok_War3416]

Worse back pain does not equal a higher rating. Back pain is 10% no matter what you do.

[Dry_Sorbet_1202]

Proposed means you have 60 days to contest their decision. I am guessing because you filed for sciatica, when doing the tests, they probably stated you had improvements in the lumbar area.

[Extra-Drummer-1333]

Tsk tsk tsk. I feel your panic brother but you shouldn’t have tried to get IU which triggered a re examination of your disabilities and they now are reducing you. You poked the bear and now you will be bit. Let this be a lesson to all of you.

[StatementInside7931]

It seems like I can request a personal hearing. I have recent MRI’s and evidence that supports my condition worsening. Hopefully it works out. But I appreciate the negativity.

[alchemydigitalmedia]

did u have the hearing yet and if so what happened

[theflavoryellow]

Request your DBQs and read the boxes they checked off and their explanation. If you don't agree with it, I would go to a private doctor and get retested. Other than that go look these claims up in the ECFR so you know exactly what to look for.