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When VA Ratings Change, What’s Protected?

Victory Over V.A. Podcast··18 August 2026·24 min

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VA disability rating criteria can change, but what happens to the rating you already have? In this episode of The Victory Over VA Podcast, attorneys Alexandra Jackson and Francis Jackson break down grandfathering, proposed changes involving tinnitus and sleep apnea, protected ratings, routine reexaminations, and why veterans should understand the potential trade-offs before asking VA to reevaluate a disability.