🤔 Can the VA LOWER My EXISTING Disability Rating If I Open a New Claim? Yes, the VA can lower your existing disability rating if new medical evidence shows your condition has improved—but this is rare and usually only happens if a routine future exam was already scheduled. Simply filing a new claim does not automatically trigger a review of your current ratings. If you deserve the VA rating increase, file a new claim ASAP! #vaclaims #vadisability #vabenefits #veteranbenefits #varating #varating