Jim,
I was med boarded last year for ptsd @ 70% my back @ 20% and a list of other things that have me a 80% rating from the army and 100% from the VA. I was called to schedule a revaluation in the 7 of January. Do you think they are trying to reduce my compensation even with all the evidence that has been presented to them for my condition? The appointment is only for my PTSD all my other disabilities have received their final ratings. I knew at some point they would call me in for a revaluation but is it to attempt to reduce my compensation or to see where they go from there because my condition hasn't improved at all from what my psychiatrist and therapist have said so I'm confused. Is this just routine or are they trying to lower my rating?
Reply:
It's routine. Almost all PTSD or other mental health ratings are temporary and require future exams. The exam is to determine whether or not you have improved or maybe gotten worse. If you've improved, your rating may be lowered. If you're worse, the rating may increase.
It's the law. VA isn't doing this just because, they have to examine you on a regular schedule.