As mentioned, it’s particularly rare for VA benefits to be totally terminated outside of some extreme circumstances. If you’ve been receiving disability benefits from VA for ten or more years, you also have special protection from termination. Only in cases where fraud can be proven or a serious mistake was made can your benefits be considered for termination.
If you have not been receiving VA disability for ten or more years and VA determines that your injury or illness is not service-connected, your benefits may be threatened. Most people receiving disability payments from VA need not worry about this unless they have reason to believe their injury or illness may not be related to their military service.
Regardless, you should receive ample warning from VA before any action is officially taken, informing you of your right to a hearing. If you receive such a notice, getting help from a seasoned attorney can help increase your odds of retaining your disability benefits. Even if your VA hearing goes poorly, you also have the right to an appeal, giving you another opportunity to fight for the financial assistance you need.