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Understanding Proposed Reductions in Service Connection Evaluations: June 2013 Training Overview

This overview from the June 2013 training led by Tom Meadows, TDVA Training Officer, discusses proposed reductions in service-connected evaluations and benefits for veterans. It covers essential topics such as severance of service connections, the 10-Year Rule, and specific increases tied to serious health conditions like prostate cancer and heart surgeries. The presentation emphasizes that proposed reductions are subject to review, with opportunities for submitting new evidence and requesting personal hearings. For inquiries, contact Tom Meadows at 615-441-3384 or tom.meadows@tn.gov.

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Understanding Proposed Reductions in Service Connection Evaluations: June 2013 Training Overview

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  1. VBR/CSO Quarterly Training June 2013 Thomas Meadows TDVA Training Officer 615-441-3384 or tom.meadows@tn.gov

  2. Proposed Reductions Presented By: Tom Meadows

  3. Proposed severance • Severance of service connection • Protection 10 Year Rule • Fraud or illegal obtainment of benefits

  4. Proposed reduction • Proposed reduction in evaluation of service connected evaluations • 20 Year rule

  5. Specific increases • There are some increases that are for a specified period of time with minimum evaluations thereafter • Examples: • Prostate cancer • Joint replacements 13 months • Open heart surgery 3 months • Heart attack 3 months

  6. Proposed reductions • Remember proposed reductions are proposals and may not be appealed • New evidence can be submitted within 60 days • May request personal hearing • If requested in 30 days then reduction will not occur until after the hearing is held

  7. Other Types of Proposals • Income reductions Improved NSC Pension • Dependency changes • Apportionments • Competency • Incarceration • Drill Pay Waivers

  8. 3.105e • Reductions in evaluations actually get an additional 60 days from date of notification of reduction

  9. Questions ?

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