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Disability increase guidance

Service-connected conditions can change over time. If yours have gotten worse, we help you understand what the VA considers and how an increase request generally works.

See whether this fits your situation.

A short conversation, no obligation, and no medical records needed.

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Who this is for

  • Veterans whose service-connected conditions have worsened
  • Veterans whose current symptoms no longer match their rating
  • Veterans with new conditions that may be connected to a rated one

How we help

  1. 01

    Talk through the changes

    What has changed, when it changed, and how it affects your daily life and work.

  2. 02

    Explain what the VA weighs

    How the VA's rating criteria describe each level of severity for a condition.

  3. 03

    Map the documentation

    What records may help show the current severity of a condition.

Straight talk before you start

  • We can't guarantee an increase. The VA decides based on the evidence and its rating criteria.
  • Some ratings carry protections, and some requests can lead the VA to re-examine a condition. We explain both plainly.

Common questions

Can you help if I already have a VA disability rating?

Yes. Many of the Veterans who contact us already have a rating. We can help you understand how it was reached, how combined ratings work, and whether there are options worth discussing, for example if a condition has worsened.

Can you guarantee that my rating will increase?

No, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. The VA alone decides claims and ratings, based on the evidence and its rating criteria.

What we can promise is clear explanations, honest answers and respect for your time, including when the answer isn't what you hoped to hear.

How long does the VA disability process take?

It varies. The VA decides how long a claim takes, and timing depends on the type of claim, the evidence needed and whether exams are scheduled. The VA publishes current average processing times on VA.gov (opens in a new tab).

We'll be honest about what we know and don't know about timing in your situation.

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Other ways we help

You've already served.Let us help you understand what comes next.

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