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What to know about rating increases when a service-connected condition has worsened.
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If a service-connected condition has worsened, a veteran may be able to request a reevaluation with current medical evidence supporting the change.
The VA typically reviews updated medical evidence, and may schedule a new C&P exam, before deciding whether a rating should change.
Permanent and Total generally describes a 100% rating the VA does not expect to improve, which can affect whether future reevaluations are scheduled.
A rating can be reduced in some circumstances following a reevaluation, generally following specific VA procedures intended to protect veterans from an unsupported reduction.
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