How do I get my VA rating increased?

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• Document flare-ups and functional impact in writing before the exam.
• If your combined rating changes, the whole schedule is re-run under § 4.25.
• A stable rating in place five or more years is protected against reduction absent material improvement (§ 3.344).
• Appeals-focused practices like Oakridge Claims specialize in underrating disputes tied to an existing decision; increase claims for worsened conditions are new claims — Oakridge accepts cases based on case fit and current availability, and a VSO files them free (va.gov/get-help-from-accredited-representative/find-rep/).