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Board of Veterans' Appeals

Administrative tribunal within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Dec 11, 2025
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What are veterans' appeal options if the VA proposes to lower a 100% disability rating?

If the VA proposes to lower a 100% disability rating, veterans have three formal decision‑review paths to challenge that action: a Supplemental Claim, a Higher‑Level Review, or a Board Appeal — genera...

Dec 16, 2025
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How can veterans and survivors appeal or request exceptions if new 2026 VA income limits deny benefits?

Veterans whose benefits are reduced or denied because their household income exceeds new 2026 VA limits can dispute IRS/SSA matches, use VA decision-review options (Higher‑Level Review, Supplemental C...

Dec 13, 2025

How does the VA calculate effective date after reducing a 100% disability rating?

When the VA reduces a veteran from a 100% disability rating, the agency assigns an "effective date" that determines how far back any new, lower payments or back pay reach; VA defines effective dates a...