100% disability supposed to be permanent

Question:

I was awarded 100 percent for a mental health issue 4 years ago. About a month after my last C&P exam, I got a letter in the mail stating my status was permanent with no pending appointments scheduled. It came notarized and signed by the president of the VA. I have built my life around that thinking it was permanent (tax exempt on property taxes exe.) Now I find out they may have made a mistake even though I verified several times. I have a c&p exam coming up. Can I fight the exam? Do I have a leg to stand on?

Jim's Reply:

There is nothing to fight about. First up...the VA doesn't send out letters notarized and there is no "president of the VA". Your credibility is your most valuable asset and when you stretch the truth it doesn't help. Like any other business entity, VA may make errors and then VA has the right to correct those errors. When we're scheduled for a C & P exam, we must attend. if we don't attend the VA will default the decision and it won't be in your favor. Go to the exam and be courteous and polite. Explain to the examiner why you believe your condition has not and is not likely to improve. You have a great chance to make your case to continue P & T...don't blow it with anger.