A veteran asked: "Is there any update on whether the BARRY ruling will actually be implemented in VA policy? The M21-1 still tells raters to only give one step or half-step increases." 🤦‍♀️ Unfortunately, not much has changed — the VA is barely applying the BARRY rule correctly. Some raters use the SMC calculator properly, but many don’t even mention it. The tool online now includes a “BARRY” option, but unless they check that box, it’s like it doesn’t exist. 💡 The best strategy: ➡️ Give the R
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A veteran asked: "Is there any update on whether the BARRY ruling will actually be implemented in VA policy? The M21-1 still tells raters to only give one step or half-step increases." 🤦‍♀️ Unfortunately, not much has changed — the VA is barely applying the BARRY rule correctly. Some raters use the SMC calculator properly, but many don’t even mention it. The tool online now includes a “BARRY” option, but unless they check that box, it’s like it doesn’t exist. 💡 The best strategy: ➡️ Give the R
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