Protect Your VA Rating
How to Respond to a Proposed VA Rating Reduction, Fight Back, and Keep the Benefits You've Earned
Written by a disabled veteran who spent years helping thousands of veterans work through the VA claims process. No consultants. No upsells. No conflicts of interest. Just the information the VA never hands you.
Protect Your VA Rating
FWD Assist Publishing
The VA can try to take your rating away — and when that letter arrives, most veterans don't know they have rights, deadlines, and defenses. Protect Your VA Rating walks you through exactly how to respond to a proposed reduction, which legal protections apply to your case, what evidence the VA needs to reduce a rating and how to challenge it, and what to do if the reduction goes through anyway. Your rating is not guaranteed.
This book makes sure you fight to keep it.
What This Costs You Without It
Veterans lose thousands every year to the claims industry or to mistakes that could have been avoided with the right information.
Claims Company
$3,000–$6,000+
- Often takes a % of your backpay
- You don't learn the process
- Many are predatory — no oversight
- Locked in with contracts
Going It Alone
$0 upfront
- Months of research on VA.gov
- High chance of preventable denials
- No strategy for evidence building
- Years lost to appeals
This Book
$19.97
- Plain-language, step-by-step process
- Written by a 100% P&T veteran
- You learn, you own the knowledge
- No contracts, no percentage taken
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What This Book Covers
Practical, specific knowledge you can act on the day you read it.
This Book Was Written For You If…
- Veterans who received a proposed rating reduction letter
- Veterans concerned about their rating being taken away
- Veterans who want to understand the legal protections around VA ratings
- Anyone facing a VA re-examination or review
What Makes This Different
This is not another generic VA guide scraped from the internet.
Written by a Disabled Veteran
Not a marketing agency. Not a law firm. A veteran with years of VSO-level experience who has personally helped thousands of veterans build claims, develop evidence, and fight for what they earned.
Education, Not Representation
No conflicts of interest. No legal advice you did not ask for. No sales pitch for a $5,000 consulting package. You learn the process. You own the knowledge. You make the decisions.
No Upsells. No Hidden Fees.
The price on this page is the price you pay. There is no subscription, no premium tier, and no bait-and-switch. The book is the product.
Part of a 35-Book Library
Every corner of the VA disability system covered in plain language under one publisher. Claims, conditions, appeals, benefits, transition, and more.
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Common Questions
Straight answers. No runaround.
What format is Protect Your VA Rating available in?
Protect Your VA Rating is delivered as an instant-download PDF. You can read it on any device, print it, and reference it as many times as you need. No DRM, no expiration, no hoops.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. If the book does not meet your expectations, contact us within 30 days and we will make it right. No forms, no runaround. We wrote these books to help veterans, not to take their money.
Who wrote this and why should I trust it?
FWD Assist books are written by a 100% P&T disabled Air Force veteran with years of experience as a Veteran Service Officer. Every claim strategy, regulatory citation, and procedural step comes from hands-on experience helping real veterans with real claims.
Can the VA reduce my rating?
The VA can propose reductions under certain circumstances, but there are legal protections based on how long you have held your rating and how it was assigned. This book explains every protection available to you and how to respond if a reduction is proposed.
I received a letter about a proposed reduction. What do I do?
Do not ignore it. You have 60 days to respond and request a hearing. This book walks you through the entire response process, what evidence to submit, and how to build the strongest case to keep your rating.
Can I work and keep my VA benefits?
In most cases, yes. But the rules vary depending on your specific benefit type. This book breaks down the income thresholds, reporting requirements, and strategies to avoid triggering a review of your benefits.
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About the Author
Joshua Christopherson is a disabled U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard veteran rated at 100% Permanent and Total. With years of Veterans Service Officer–level experience, he has helped thousands of veterans build claims, develop evidence, and fight for the ratings they earned. Every book in this library is written from that experience.
Learn More About the MissionThis is one of 35 books covering every corner of the VA disability system.
Browse the Full LibraryDisclaimer: FWD Assist HQ and FWD Assist Publishing provide educational resources only. Nothing in this book constitutes legal advice, medical advice, or accredited representation. Always consult with an accredited VA attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Officer for personalized guidance on your specific situation.