First off, why do these rules matter? Well, once you’ve been granted VA disability compensation, the VA doesn’t always have the final say forever. They can review and sometimes even reduce ratings. But the good news is, the VA has specific rules in place to protect veterans from unfair reductions. These are known as the 5-year, 10-year, and 20-year rules.” The 5-year rule is all about stability. If you’ve had the same disability rating for 5 years or more, the VA can’t just reduce it unless they show your condition has sustained improvement. So let’s say you were rated for PTSD at 50% in 2020. By 2025, if the VA tries to lower it, they must show clear evidence that your symptoms have consistently improved over time—not just one good exam. The protection here is that your rating is harder to lower the longer you’ve had it.” Why Does the VA Reevaluate VA Ratings? The VA conducts re-examinations of VA disability ratings primarily because not all service-connected disabilities are considered permanent. As a result, the VA has the authority to review the cases of veterans whose conditions are anticipated to improve over time. However, veterans who are protected by a Permanent and Total Rating or those with conditions deemed to be unchangeable are exempt from the 10 year rule. 👥Hosts: Veterans Claim Servants https://www.veteransclaimservants.com/ 🤝Connect: Veterans Claim Servants: Instagram: / veteransclaimservantsusa Facebook: / veteransclaimservants TikTok: / veteransclaimservants Email: Info@veteransclaimservants.com 🩺 NEXUS LETTERS: MENTAL HEALTH Dr. Prashant Sharma - Psychiatrist 📧 Email: prashant.sharma.vcs@concisepsych.com Dr. Luis Lopez - Psychologist 📧 Email: phd.lw.lopez@gmail.com MUSCULOSKELETAL Quality Nexus Letters 📧 Email: qualityhealthgroupllc@yahoo.com MENTAL HEALTH COURSE By Dr. Prashant (Board Certified Psychiatrist): Take control of your mental health https://www.concisepsych.com/missionr... use code: “VCS” for 10% off Our Mission and Vision: To Provide Resources, Education, and the information you need to get the benefits that you deserve and have earned. DISCLAIMER: Veterans Claim Servants is not affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs, and Veterans Claim Servants is not an accredited VSO claims agent or attorney. This information and education does not guarantee a va disability rating at all nor a rating this is just educational information that can give you the information you need to succeed. Veterans Claim Servants is a Education based consulting company that is not holding itself out as a representative of veterans in any capacity with any government agency of any kind. We are not advisers, claims agents, veteran service officers, medical/mental health professionals or VA representatives and do not represent anyone before the VA. These videos are for educational/informational purposes only, and anyone watching these videos understands that the information is for these purposes only and it is not to be solely relied upon for the Veterans Affairs compensation process as it is only a broad and general overview of the VA claims process. While it is possible to maximize your benefits, it’s solely your responsibility to become educated on the VA disability compensation claims process. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6589427802046464

VA Claim Timelines in 2025: What Every Veteran Needs to Know This September Are you waiting on a VA disability claim or appeal? In this episode, we break down the current VA claim timelines in September 2025, average wait times, what affects your claim, and how to speed up the process. Learn about the latest VA updates, backlogs, and new rules that could impact your benefits. Right now, the VA reports the average claim takes about 94.8 days from start to finish. Some veterans are seeing decisions in as little as 3 months, while more complex claims — or those with multiple conditions — can push past 120 days. That’s the baseline we’re working with here in September 2025.” “What is makign a claim go faster? Submitting everything up front — that’s called a Fully Developed Claim. What slows things down? Missing medical records, late exams, or complicated claims with multiple secondary conditions. Also, regional office workloads matter — some are faster than others.” he VA has already processed over 2 million claims this fiscal year, faster than ever before. They’ve been cutting down the backlog. On top of that, updates from the PACT Act continue to expand presumptive conditions, especially for toxic exposure. If your disability falls under one of these presumptives, your claim might move faster because VA doesn’t need to prove service connection the hard way.” 👥Hosts: Veterans Claim Servants https://www.veteransclaimservants.com/ 🤝Connect: Veterans Claim Servants: Instagram: / veteransclaimservantsusa Facebook: / veteransclaimservants TikTok: / veteransclaimservants Email: Info@veteransclaimservants.com 🩺 NEXUS LETTERS: MENTAL HEALTH Dr. Prashant Sharma - Psychiatrist 📧 Email: prashant.sharma.vcs@concisepsych.com Dr. Luis Lopez - Psychologist 📧 Email: phd.lw.lopez@gmail.com MUSCULOSKELETAL Quality Nexus Letters 📧 Email: qualityhealthgroupllc@yahoo.com MENTAL HEALTH COURSE By Dr. Prashant (Board Certified Psychiatrist): Take control of your mental health https://www.concisepsych.com/missionr... use code: “VCS” for 10% off Our Mission and Vision: To Provide Resources, Education, and the information you need to get the benefits that you deserve and have earned. DISCLAIMER: Veterans Claim Servants is not affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs, and Veterans Claim Servants is not an accredited VSO claims agent or attorney. This information and education does not guarantee a va disability rating at all nor a rating this is just educational information that can give you the information you need to succeed. Veterans Claim Servants is a Education based consulting company that is not holding itself out as a representative of veterans in any capacity with any government agency of any kind. We are not advisers, claims agents, veteran service officers, medical/mental health professionals or VA representatives and do not represent anyone before the VA. These videos are for educational/informational purposes only, and anyone watching these videos understands that the information is for these purposes only and it is not to be solely relied upon for the Veterans Affairs compensation process as it is only a broad and general overview of the VA claims process. While it is possible to maximize your benefits, it’s solely your responsibility to become educated on the VA disability compensation claims process. It is imperative that you conduct your own research.

Worried about losing your TDIU Permanent and Total rating? In this episode, we break down the facts behind VA reductions, when benefits are truly at risk, and why most veterans with P&T can feel confident their rating is secure. Learn the key protections, what could trigger a review, and practical tips to safeguard the benefits you fought for. TDIU pays at the 100% VA disability rate even if your combined rating is less than 100%, if you can’t maintain substantially gainful employment due to a service-connected condition. TDIU can become permanent if your conditions aren’t expected to improve, but even permanent TDIU can be reduced in certain cases, such as fraud or if you sustain gainful full-time work for 12 months. TDIU benefits include CHAMPVA for dependents, employment assistance, and access to other VA programs when rated Permanent and Total. What is TDIU? Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability, or TDIU, allows you to receive VA compensation at the 100% disability rate (even if your combined VA rating is below 100%) if your service-connected condition prevents you from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment. In addition, ONE of these must be true: – You have at least 1 service-connected disability rated at 60% or more disabling, or – You have 2 or more service-connected disabilities, with at least 1 rated at 40% or more disabling and a combined rating of 70% or more Even with a lower rating, TDIU might be possible if your condition puts you in the hospital frequently. 👥Hosts: Veterans Claim Servants https://www.veteransclaimservants.com/ 🤝Connect: Veterans Claim Servants: Instagram: / veteransclaimservantsusa Facebook: / veteransclaimservants TikTok: / veteransclaimservants Email: Info@veteransclaimservants.com 🩺 NEXUS LETTERS: MENTAL HEALTH Dr. Prashant Sharma - Psychiatrist 📧 Email: prashant.sharma.vcs@concisepsych.com Dr. Luis Lopez - Psychologist 📧 Email: phd.lw.lopez@gmail.com MUSCULOSKELETAL Quality Nexus Letters 📧 Email: qualityhealthgroupllc@yahoo.com MENTAL HEALTH COURSE By Dr. Prashant (Board Certified Psychiatrist): Take control of your mental health https://www.concisepsych.com/missionr... use code: “VCS” for 10% off Our Mission and Vision: To Provide Resources, Education, and the information you need to get the benefits that you deserve and have earned. DISCLAIMER: Veterans Claim Servants is not affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs, and Veterans Claim Servants is not an accredited VSO claims agent or attorney. This information and education does not guarantee a va disability rating at all nor a rating this is just educational information that can give you the information you need to succeed. Veterans Claim Servants is a Education based consulting company that is not holding itself out as a representative of veterans in any capacity with any government agency of any kind. We are not advisers, claims agents, veteran service officers, medical/mental health professionals or VA representatives and do not represent anyone before the VA. These videos are for educational/informational purposes only, and anyone watching these videos understands that the information is for these purposes only and it is not to be solely relied upon for the Veterans Affairs compensation process as it is only a broad and general overview of the VA claims process. While it is possible to maximize your benefits, it’s solely your responsibility to become educated on the VA disability compensation claims process. It is imperative that you conduct your own research. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6589427802046464