VAC reassessment support for worsened conditions
If a service-related condition VAC has already recognized has worsened, we help you understand whether reassessment is the right route, connect you with an appropriate medical professional where a new assessment is needed, prepare the reassessment paperwork with you and help you file it with VAC.
When a VAC reassessment may be the next step
A change in your health does not always point to the same application route. Because our team works across new claims, reassessments and reviews, we can help you understand which path may fit what has changed and what information may be needed.
“My condition has gotten worse.”
A reassessment may be appropriate when an already entitled condition has become more severe and current medical information can show the change.
“I have a new diagnosis that I believe may be related to my service.”
A new diagnosis may require a new disability benefits claim rather than a reassessment. We help you understand which route may apply and what information may be needed.
“I am not sure a reassessment makes sense for me.”
We look at the condition VAC has already recognized, what has changed and the information available. If reassessment makes sense, we can help connect you with the right medical provider for an updated assessment and explain the next steps.
How we help with a VAC reassessment
We begin with what VAC has already recognized, what has changed since the previous assessment and what current information may be needed. Our experience helps us focus on the relevant details and keep the documentation and next steps organized.
What VAC considers during a reassessment
VAC reassesses the current extent of a condition it has already recognized. That can include an entitled condition that was previously assessed at 0% or did not result in a payment. The information required depends on the condition and what has changed.
Current medical findings
Clinical information from a doctor or other health-care professional can show how the condition has changed.
Severity of the condition
VAC considers the current level of impairment associated with the entitled condition.
Impact on your quality of life
VAC may consider how the condition now impacts activities at home, work and in the community.
Working with us – what it is like to have someone in your corner
Asking VAC to look again at your condition can feel uncertain. We give you a clear view of the process and stay involved as you move through it.
Questions about VAC reassessments
What is a VAC reassessment?
A VAC reassessment is a new evaluation of the severity of a condition VAC has already recognized. A condition can be entitled even if the earlier assessment was 0% or did not result in a payment. A reassessment may be appropriate when the condition has worsened and current medical information can show the change.
Is a VAC reassessment the same as a departmental review?
No. A VAC reassessment looks at how an entitled condition has changed since it was assessed. A departmental review asks VAC to look again at an earlier decision. The right route depends on the decision, the information available, and when the change occurred.
What if I have developed a new condition?
A new condition may require a new disability benefits application, even when you believe it is related to an already entitled condition. We can help you distinguish a new claim from a reassessment.
What medical information may be needed?
VAC may need a current medical assessment or other clinical information describing the severity of your condition and its impact on your quality of life. The specific reports or questionnaires depend on the condition and the information already available.
Does a VAC reassessment guarantee a higher assessment?
No. VAC decides whether the current information supports a higher assessment. A reassessment can affect the level of disability benefits and may also be relevant to treatment coverage connected with the entitled condition.
What happens if VAC asks for more information?
We help you understand what VAC is asking for, identify who needs to provide the information and, where medical information is needed, connect you with an appropriate provider for an assessment or documentation.
Find out whether a VAC reassessment fits your situation
Tell us what has changed since VAC last assessed your condition. We will review the situation, explain where we can help and give you a straightforward view of your next step.