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See how proposed-and-grant decisions work, what rating protections apply, and how to prepare your evidence.

  1. Proposed-and-grant decisions How VA proposes a rating change and what to expect.
  2. Rating protections Read protections that apply to long-held ratings.
  3. Rating reductions See when and how ratings can be reduced.
  4. Future reexaminations When VA can schedule a future exam, the over-55 / 5-year bars, and how to challenge a notice.
  5. Prepare for the C&P exam What to expect and how to document your symptoms.
  6. Buddy statements How buddy statements work and when they count.
  7. Find a VSO rep Search accredited representatives by state or near you.

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