MISSING MONEY? DID YOU GET ALL YOUR VA BACK PAY?

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Disability compensation effective dates
When we decide we’ll pay a disability benefit based on a claim, we assign an effective date to that claim.

The effective date is the day you can start getting your disability benefits. This varies with the type of benefit you’re applying for and the nature of your claim.

How does VA decide effective dates?
It depends on the situation. Learn how we decide effective dates in different cases.

Direct service connection
The effective date for a disability that was caused—or made worse—by military service is whichever of these comes later:

The date we get your claim, or
The date you first got your illness or injury (also known as the date your entitlement arose)
If we get your claim within one year of the day you left active service, the effective date can be as early as the day following separation.

Example 1
Shaun is a Veteran who ended his active service on September 30, 2013, with a hearing disability. He filed a claim for his hearing problem more than a year later.

We got Shaun’s claim on November 15, 2014. On March 10, 2015, we awarded Shaun a 30% disability rating with an effective date of November 15, 2014—the date we got the claim.

Example 2
Ric is a Veteran who ended his active service on September 30, 2013, with a hearing disability. He filed a claim for his hearing problem less than a year later.

We got Ric’s claim on July 5, 2014. Because we got it within 1 year of his separation from active service, we awarded Ric a 30% disability rating with an effective date of October 1, 2013—the day after Ric’s separation from the military.

Presumptive service connection
In most cases, if we believe your disability is related to your military service (known as a presumptive service connection)—and we get your claim within one year of your separation from active service—then the effective date is the date you first got your illness or injury.

If we get your claim more than 1 year after your separation from active service, the effective date is the date we got your claim or when you first got your illness or injury—whichever is later.

Example 1
Beth is a Veteran who separated from active service on September 30, 2013. Medical tests from April 15, 2014, showed she had hypertension (high blood pressure).

Less than 3 months later, Beth filed a claim that we got on July 1, 2014. We concluded that her high blood pressure was related to her service. Because we got the claim less than 1 year after Beth separated from active service, the effective date was April 15, 2014—the date when she first got her illness.

Example 2
Susan is a Veteran who ended her active service on September 30, 2013. Medical tests from April 15, 2014, showed she had hypertension (high blood pressure).

More than a year later, Susan filed a claim that we got on October 2, 2014. We concluded that her high blood pressure was related to her service. Because we got the claim more than 1 year after Susan separated from active service, the effective date was October 2, 2014—the date we got the claim.

Reopened claims
The effective date for a reopened claim is the date we get the claim to reopen, or the date you first got your illness or injury, whichever is later.

[a.d.h]

Veterans should get back from the first day they filed their claims and the V.A needs to be mandated to do so even though a Veteran misses an Appeal Window since the system is RIGGED

[xxsoullessxx]

Just a thought, why can’t we as vets put together a unit to help service members at the time of their exit from service. This team could implement a medical dBrief that way any claims that should be filed or need to be filed could be done at that time streamlining our process of how veterans file these claims eliminating any concern or disconnect or misunderstanding. Intern, this would help eliminate overhead spending unnecessary claims and get services to the veterans that need them the most. Why with as much knowledge amongst us, can we not help our fellow brothers and sisters in service and illuminate such a despicable gap that all service members over the last 50 years of experience and lack of care and services. Just a thought from a like-minded that may you all stand strong and steadfast.

[mixedraceable]

I was originally awarded 10% disability from the VA in 1998. In 2015 I refiled my claim and was awarded 20% disability. I'm filing 5 different claims and I recently took a C&P exam on 08-03-23 . I was in Airassault School at Ft. Campbell, Ky. while being stationed there for 3 years. Im now being patient with what happens to my VA claims.

[Freemonstasgaming]

I got rated 70% in 2022 but didn’t get any of my back pay from 2018 they made it the same day they approved my claim for ptsd I had my claim at Va boards of appeals since 2022 Oct.9 2024 I noticed my claim finally got since to the judge hopefully the judge gives me my back pay I was supposed to get before

[antonioreyes]

I’m in that boat, received backpay from June 2018 for tinnitus 10% on December 2022 and according to online calculator and my own calculations I was paid short by a lot.

Submitted an audit request and to this day never received reply to rectify the amount.

[bw]

Once you recieve a rating, go into VA Payment History, and it will show you what you are entitled retroactively.

[jaye]

Also: If you file a claim, and it gets denied, appeal the decision IMMEDIATELY. It preserves your original date, and upon approval you will get paid from that date. Open All correspondence from the VA, and if needed, submit any additional information. If you fail to appeal in a timely fashion, you will have to start from square one, and will miss out on all of that back pay.

[TheAnomaly]

@TheAnomaly21
“The effective date of this grant is April 2, 2024. Entitlement to an increased evaluation has been established from the date of the medical evidence showing an increase in disability. When private medical evidence showing an increase in disability is received within one year of the date of the evidence, the effective date of the increase is the date of the evidence. (38 CFR 3.400)”. I need some help breaking it down, so ITF(November 15, 2023) doesn’t matter in this case? My ITF wasn't listed in the evidence section as well like my recent claims. Yes I did submit a private DBQ (April 2, 2024). Just trying to understand if I need to do a HLR or not. This was initially claimed as an increase on April 2, 2024, then VA changed it to a supplemental.

[dmiller]

Yah but what about mst trauma that we didnt even talk about or claim until years after we got out🤷🏼‍♂️ only backpaid 1yr😪

[timwirasnik]

NO I did not get all my Back Pay! It took me 7 Years to get to 100% P&T But before that I was rated at 30% then 70% for PTSD In every instance as soon as I got my Manillia Envelope with the Decision as soon as I found out the Decision I Immeditly filed a Non Agreement filing meaning I did not agree with the Decision, so my Back pay should have kept on going when I got 100% the Backpay I got was nowhere close to what I was expecting, BUT, I was told by the DAV not to worry about it and be thankful for what I did get!

[Jada]

I filed an intent to file Aug29, 2022. When I decided to submit my claim on August 12, 2023, it started me over out of the blue, as if I started a new claim that day. I called the VA and was told that their system is showing that I started a new claim that day. I was so upset because I know I didn't start a new claim. So when I was awarded 100 P&T last month I was only back paid for 3 months. 😢. Not even sure if I can fight that.

[timothyspain]

I had my HLR conversation on 8/3/2023 challenging my PTSD effective date from 2 year's ago. The VA hasn't made a decision yet. Its taking them a while to make a decision, is that good or bad news?

[demetriusrichardson]

Quick question, if your already 100% disabled and win an appeal of 40% that go back 7 years, am i entitled backpay my new disability . Thanks

[Sgt-Gravy]

I lost $230, 000 due to the va helping me by submitting a new file & I lost my back pay... 🤬

[Veteran]

*NEED HELP: Reopened claims: VA set aside a NOD/appeal for static SC disabilities, opened a Referred IU (denied it) and 13 months later generated a SOC in C-file for appeal/NOD copying/pasting the Rating Decision that was appealed to begin with.

[jdminn]

Anyone know where to find the 1997-1999 compensation tables? Was able to find hard data back to 2000 (eff. 12/1/1999), and hard data on 20% rates back to 97. Not having luck with dependent rates.

[bencalmes]

What if a claim was filed and denied before the illnesses were later designated as presumptive.

[terryrichter]

With reired people with less than 20 yrs time in service at 100% ind.unemp. will we ever get our retired pay. With our disability pay.

[brucejenkins]

Please don't rely on VA.gov information. I understand you are reading from the effective date section. Veterans are losing because VA is not following 38 USC 5110(g) and 38 USC 5110( b)(1). They are minimizing benefits by filling in gaps with 38 CFR 3.400 and 3.114. Read the law verbatim and apply it.