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Can the VA take away a service-connected disability after it’s already been granted?
Yes — but severance is rare, and the VA has a high legal burden before it can remove service connection entirely.
In this video, we break down:
- The difference between a rating reduction and severance of service connection
- When the VA can claim the original grant was clearly and unmistakably erroneous
- Why the burden of proof is on the government
- How the 10-year protection rule can help protect established service connection
- Why you should defend every valid theory of service connection
- What to do if you receive a proposed severance notice
- The 30-day hearing window and 60-day evidence window
- A 5-step action plan for responding quickly and strategically
If you receive a severance letter, don’t ignore it. Review the VA’s exact reasoning, check your effective date, gather supporting evidence, and act within the deadlines.
Think your VA rating may be too low? Start here:
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***Video Timestamps***
⏩ 00:00 – Can the VA Take Away Your Service Connection?
⏩ 00:06 – Severance of Service Connection vs. Rating Reduction
⏩ 00:18 – Legal Standards for Severance (Title 38, Section 3.105(d))
⏩ 00:34 – Defending Under All Theories of Entitlement (May 2026 Manual Update)
⏩ 00:46 – The 10-Year Rule (Title 38, Section 3.957)
⏩ 00:54 – Due Process Rights & Notification Process
⏩ 02:46 – 5-Step Action Plan to Fight Severance
⏩ 03:19 – Conclusion & Next Steps
⏩ 04:28 – More Videos From VA Claims Insider
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