Can my disability rating be increased?

Yes, your disability rating can be increased if the evidence supports an increased rating. In California, veterans with a service-connected disability may be eligible for an increased rating if their condition has become worse. To receive an increased rating, you must provide evidence that your condition has worsened since the initial rating. The evidence can include medical reports with diagnoses, MRIs, x-rays, and other tests that support a worsening of the disability. Additionally, veterans with a service-connected disability should be aware of their “Date of Separation” eligibility period. If your condition worsened within the first five years of separation, you may be eligible for an increased rating. The “Date of Separation” is the date the veteran’s service ended. The increased rating must be approved by the Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO) and the California Veterans Board. The VARO will review the submitted evidence to determine if the conditions have worsened, and whether an increased rating is warranted. The California Veterans Board can also review the evidence and grant an increased rating if warranted. Once the increase is approved, the veteran can receive compensation for the additional disability rating. This could include retroactive payments for any period of time that the veteran had to wait for the increased rating to be approved. In conclusion, if the evidence supports an increased rating, the veteran in California can receive an increased rating from either the VARO or from the California Veterans Board.

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