Future Exams & Ratings Reductions

Question:

Jim, thank you again for the valuable services you provide to our nation's veterans. I am a 70 year old Agent Orange Vietnam Vet. I am currently rated at 50% for sleep Apnea, 20% for diabetes Mellitus type II (AO), 20% periphial Neuropathy (10% each foot, secondary to DM2), 10% tinnitus, and 30% heart disease - recently adjusted to 100% post bypass surgery. The final 100% total rating is temporary pending a re-evaluation C&P exam currently planned for May 2021.

My question is, At my age how likely is it the VA will reduce my 100% rating at that time? I appreciate any information you can provide.

Jim's Reply:

It's very likely that your rating will drop to reflect your improved physical health status after bypass surgery healing has happened. Bypass surgery is supposed to improve our health but how much yours will have improved is yet to be seen.