VA Back Pay (Retroactive Benefits)

[@thewatcher4552]

CCK fought for me for 7yrs!! I won my case and got a kickback....Lets just say....it put a smile on my face :) God Bless CCK!! They will fight and win!! Be patient! I love them because I could just live, work, and enjoy life all while fighting for my claims. They know how the VA system works! I am forever thankful for CCK!!

[@lifeizrealtv]

How long did it take after you were notified to receive your retro pay?

[@Randall-p7z]

If they are so good why did it take 7 years?

[@randyhunt3086]

I was hit by a WW2 German white phosphorus grenade in 1971 or 72 got out Jan. 73 and said at that time I wanted to talk to someone about disability, got laughed at and told to move on. I was also told that soldiers in Vietnam get disability not slackers serving in Germany. Friends told me around 1999 that VA was more friendly so I went to the Providence VA a Dr. Looked at my legs the picture of the pants I was wearing and listened to my story. There and then he told me I had nothing coming. Finally I went again about 5 years ago on a fellow veterans suggestion ended up being examined by two woman not sure their title who looked at my legs, I was also sent for a hearing test. I ended up being awarded 20%. No one has ever mentioned PTSD, sleep apnea resulting or other trauma and nerve damage until I happed to see your online help videos. Thank. You for the info you are sharing. Sorry, I was ignorant and thought that my country appreciated my service and would treat me fairly.

[@1080terry]

Randy Hunt that’s how I felt my dad lost out go get for ww2 my dad served in ww2

[@phillong636]

Go get it! Those bastards have already cheated you out of north of $1million. Youve atleast got backpay coming since 1999

[@euriebraylee5455]

Effective date as you said at the end dosen't always mean the date the claim was submitted. I filed for an increase 2015, denied Jan2016 filed NOD Jan 2017 (before the year was up), C&P in Oct 2019, got approved in Dec 2019. Received my back pay of only 1 month with an effective date of Oct 2019. It is so frustrating dealing with these people.

[@ShortJourneys702]

They are trying to do that to me on ssoc for remand, after claims from before 2014. They did c&p exam in July and deny back pay from before and after c&p

[@euriebraylee5455]

@@ShortJourneys702 my DRO denied me the back pay on one claim, but she reinstated another claim I put in due to my medical folder and put the retroactive date for 2014, so I was able to get what I was expecting and more.

[@vinsonburton8781]

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[@justbeheardSPC]

Originally filed for tdiu in April 2021 got denied. Supplemental claim in January 2022, got denied. Higher level review in February got denied in August 2022. Filed supplemental for tdiu in May 2023, got denied. Supplemental claim again in July, August 18 got 100% schedular p&t on top of tdiu p&t.....wrong effective date. For some reason they set it for September 2022. 5 days ago filed NOD pointing out the original April 2021 date. Not sure where the heck the September 2022 came from, but it's now in Preparation for Decision phase. That was fast. They better go back to April 2021. I'm sick of these people.

[@tonyaduvall49]

They really need to review that one-year filing date. My father was enlisted 1962-1965 they told him when he left he couldn't get VA benefits because he was non-combat. Of course, later being a paratrooper his ankles knees back, etc went bad. The VA finally gave him dependency benefits in 2014 but said again he couldn't get disability even though his Primary Dr has stated his injuries are from his time being in the Airbourne. He has had one knee replacement on both shoulders. I finally had him file a claim this year because my son just got out of the military and told him there was no way he didn't qualify. He was just given 50% for his knee we haven't even added the shoulders yet. They need to start informing these vets of what they are entitled to. My father never even used his VA loan because he wasn't aware he could use it. It's a shame because they owe him for all of those years they lied to him about his entitlements. I'm considering an attorney to look at his case.

[@noahbrown7055]

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[@JeskaDax]

I was also told I couldn't get any VA help. I was discharged early back in 1996 for what should have been a medical discharge (Gulf War Syndrome), but since medical couldn't find anything physically wrong at the time, I was given a "Misconduct" separation (because my disabilities were causing me to miss work while I was still in service). It's a mess, and I hope at some point it gets sorted... preferably while I am still alive.

[@stevenherrera8010]

Backstory: 1986 had an othroscopy surgery at 121 hospital in Seoul Korea, and stuck it out to get a honorable discharge. Yr 2000 was having difficult with knee and had to have surgery for a shaving of the patella horn and was given a 10 percent rating, then in 2001 developed a bakers cyst on opposite knee and was given an additional 10 percent. At 20 percent until 2006 when I filed for an increase as both knees were getting worse, after 3 times of remand and one time I got a letter in 2016 saying the judge who resided my case is no longer working for the VA and needs to get another judge, still waiting after 10 years plus after for something. Now during this time I have had 3 additional surgeries 1. High tibia osteotomy, about 1 year later another surgery to remove the 8 titanium screws with the t-bar as it was causing severe pain associated with it, then in 2015 I had another surgery and it was a total knee replacement where after surgery I knew it was rejecting it as I stayed 7 days in hospital in excruciating pain and sent home to where I was in sick much pain I literally stayed in bed for 30 days as I could not walk, stand,or even move such knee, then started rehab with machine but was too late by then as my knee froze. Going through heavy pain for 9 months going as I still didn't feel right as after one year exam the doctor told me I needed a revised surgery cause the instruments in the knee didn't fit right as they are loose and that's why you have no stability and balance and pain, I knew this. Anyway now on that exam I was given 100 percent tdiu with smc k as my rt knee is considered loss of use, I was given an extra 10 percent for a total of 30% for one month and then the 100 percent tdiu but was given back at only until 2015 not until the original claim in 2006 as the award letter said this is only a partial award as I assumed they might be working on more back pay as I waited a year before I called and the VA started my claim was closed. What gives?

[@JayDKB]

I have a huge clear error but I don't want to have to give an attorney 28% of what should be an easy claim BUT of course VA wants you to scrap for it.

[@metalarteestsliger9321]

Nobody is holding you prisoner brother. If you feel you can represent self, do it. If the situation seems too dificult to work on your own, hire an attorney or request a useless VSO (never request a VSO rep if it is complex. 28% is reasonable considering 0% for said issue is what you have now. If you truly think it is "huge clear error" stop complaining and rep yourself.

[@jamir4194]

No, incorrect date of claim is not what they always go by. Even though they should be. I have been a part of the legacy appeal process since 2010. I waited over 12 years for the VA to get it together. CCK were my lawyers that represented me at Court. They argued in my evidence that my "husband" testified at one point how I had increased in my disability. The judge used that as the effective date. Not my date of claim. Which was further back before I was married. ALTHOUGH, VA did raise my rating, I am now having to argue the effective dates because they used testimonials as my effective date over my date of claim in my records. Which granted a lower retroactive pay. It is a neverending process to get it right! Keep fighting 💪 it will eventually pay off!

[@mommyharris1111]

My father has always suffered with survivors guilt and has never wanted to file for his benefits. He just turned 80 years old and he’s finally filed for his VA pension. I have tried to convince him to get his backpay my father is in very poor health I really feel like he’s entitled to get his backpay to 62 years of age. I really don’t think this is a fair assessment. I guess I should get an attorney.

[@darrylhudson2182]

Get a va lawyer, especially if you know you going after big money. Thank you for all this information.

[@ktgaming2296]

Darryl Hudson naw I’m good. They want 20% .. that’s bs.

[@darrylhudson2182]

@@ktgaming2296 well everything can be negotiated, including fees. I'll tell you this speaking from experience, they'll set you up to fail without a lawyer... once your case hits the BVA everything is recited by law and former cases won are used as examples by your lawyer written in terms that only other lawyers understand. If the fee is only 20 but your winning outcome is 6 figures.... what do you got to lose?

[@ktgaming2296]

Darryl Hudson that makes much sense now.

[@markcinco8405]

To label all lawyers with the same brush ignores centuries of good "dead lawyer" jokes. There's a solid checklist one needs to go through to find a decent attorney. What got mine fired was assigning an argumentative paralegal to mishandle my appeal.

[@darrylhudson2182]

@@markcinco8405 common sense would tell anyone to do your homework before hiring anyone to do anything.

[@christopherhalpin]

I just put in my appeal through CCK. I got a copy and it all looks good and is the truth of what ive been dealing with.

[@willharper7888]

I filed my claim January 21, 2020..have gotten two notices telling me they are still.processing my claim. So I am just patiently waiting..went about 21 years without even knowing anything about filing compensation claims, and I had three CITATIONS from my Captain of my ship to SUPPORT my claim..lol so I have been basically cheating myself out of money for over 21 years..but hey better late than never...IT'S MY TIME NOW!!! Going for that 100% with ALL MY MIGHT!! #gonavy 😷✌⚓

[@1080terry]

Will Harper I feel you my brother that’s how I feel go get it

[@willharper7888]

Appreciate that Ivan, we all DESERVE every penny we can get!!!! #😷✌⚓

[@willharper7888]

UPDATE: lol....I called the VA claim status line about a month ago, and the guy on the other end dropped a BOMB on me!!! He told me that my claim was still at step 3 (gathering evidence) said they were waiting on my service records...it's been 8 months now since I filed...and when I asked him for an ESTIMATE on the completion of my claim...😂😂😂....he said maybe JUNE of 2021!!! I said what??? That would be a year and a half since I filed the claim...he said it's just and estimated guess because of the PANDEMIC...I really didn't think they were backed up like that, but dang man...I just HOPE and PRAY I am ALIVE when/if they ever do complete my claim!!! WOW....#standfast😷👍⚓

[@johnfisher3853]

If i filed ptsd 2011 and they denied me and filed 2019 and was denied then filed 2020 and was granted should I get back pay from 2011

[@isaiaslopez8974]

@@johnfisher3853 I'm in a similar situation. I can't really find any information on that.....

[@gregavery327]

Very Good information. I am dealing with this problem now.

[@scott090278]

The VA have me a 40 percent rating on 2009. They have only paid me 20 percent for the last 10 years because someone didn't put in the other 20 percent and I wasn't aware of the change either. I just recently went for a new CP exam and the examiner told me I was getting 40 percent. I contacted the VA and was told " somewhere we messed up and somebody didn't do this right. We are sorry and we will be sending you some paperwork telling you how much we owe you". Is the VA liable for any type of penalty for non-payment?

[@jenessawright1645]

Great question! Did you ever find out?

[@artrunningbear3599]

When I was released I was told that my head injury was just a big bruise even though I lost my complete memory and could not walk with out falling down I could not use my left arm and my left rib cage was broken including three fingers. I could not talk well it was like I couldn't make sounds. I was assigned a person to watch over me until I recovered my memory and regained my sight. I saw two doctors arguing about keeping me in or releasing me. The doctor that released me looked like he was really scared about my injury but listened to the other doc and they both left me after about a week. For a long time I was lost and couldn't walk well or think clearly so I lived outside for a long time, just couldn't think clearly.

[@5FrogRock]

That's awful. I don't know you or your beliefs, however I do believe in Angels and I will send a few of my connections to look over you. You will be in my thoughts and heart. Veteran Lori

[@carolgallagher1814]

I ve been at the vets hospital and they were asking so much papers, when my husband had a heart attack, and ended with a heart failure with disability, no show of support or information just got to to take him home to his children. this happened in March 11 out off Penn hospital with 6 days to live with hospice. Thanks God still alive and the mercy of Doctors at Penn Hospital and nurses...is disable but nothing about veteran benefits, thank you.

[@jorgealvarez4139]

Got declined for headaches even though it is in my medical records when I was active duty

[@myteepatriot4643]

So I need a Lawyer to get a lawyer in getting a fair agreement with the Law firm that is handling my back pay?

[@timothybrady1174]

For those who filed their claim within 12 months of discharge and get an effective date of the day after discharge, is the Veteran compensated for that first month? Or does the compensation begin the next month?

[@ritaholden4591]

What a mess we are in. We were right there then the law changed now we wait AGAIN! Only been waiting for 16 years now.

[@jimlane2961]

Please Rita YOU FORGET THE GREAT Phrase HURRY UP AND WAIT...AND NEVER VOLUNTEER.. I,M Going on 23 YEARS , MY ATTORNEY Took my Case AFTER Reading MY C-file They're STILL FIGHTING FOR ME. AFTER 5. YEARS NOW, NOW A. ' Q ' HAS BEEN. FILED AND STILL WAITING !

[@Icerob1]

What if I had a few va claims out and am awarded 100% before my other claims are approved? I got 100% but I have 5 more claims that are in appeal status for the past 2.5 years.

[@JayDKB]

What if you have to file a Lawsuit can you get additional compensation for the VA making you wait?

[@gkeith64]

So what happens when the VBO decides to act as though they never received your paperwork. Then after10 years you prove they've been throwing your paperwork out?

[@millionairemoney9922]

You contact someone who works at the VA as if you don't know what's going on. Not accusing just asking. Ask to have a supervisor call you. Then contact your congressman with that person's name. Be nice and act clueless. I had to do it

[@johnsales1469]

I have been waiting 7 months for back pay since 2007 extra schedule pay

[@elmarine7132]

JOHN SALES how do you go after back pay? Does the VA already get this started after giving you a bump in rating?

[@thatguy3697]

Max VA will take from backpay for Attorney is 20% but the agreement between attorney and client can be essentially whatever. But VA will not do anything beyond allotting the 20%. I wouldn’t get involved with any attorney seeking greater than the VA allotted max amount of 20% as there are ample attorneys that are qualified that can and will do VA claims and appeals for 20% of back pay and nothing else.

[@timothy9205]

Jan dilis

[@lifeizrealtv]

Actually the Va allows a max of 33 percent for an attorney. But it also states that it says it should be reasonable and that 20 percent was the reasonable number. Anything above the 33 percent could run them the risk of being able to practice Veteran/Military law.

[@CaughtInTheMiddle0823]

In March I put in for an increase on my MH condition. Was awarded from 10%-30%. The increase did not push me to 100%, however, they moved me to 100% p&t based off a rating given to me for gout bilateral in 2017. Between the 10-30%((which only raised my rating from 90% to 93% and the rating being changed on my gout rating from 2017, which direction if any, would/should the retro pay go and how?

[@jaysimmons3795]

Good question

[@Mr.DJones]

Thank you very much for your time and posting. Watching lots of videos before I place my three claims this week. Thank you again.

[@starstripes5098]

I received my injury (TBI) in 1979, I was beat in the head and face WTH/M16; I have absolutely NO MEMORY of the insident, I was taking to ER in Europe everything is documented by Neurologist at the time.It wasn't until I went to apply for and attendance because I was falling all the time, and blacking out! But I had no idea those "BLACKOUTS" were actually seizures all these years.My ?? Since I have no memory of the attack? Why is it I can't get retro pay, it's fully documented in VA med rec, plus I wasn't able to apply for an injury, cause the damages to my head caused amnesia, and memory loss.....is there anything else I can do??

[@CCK_Law]

@Elizabeth Kelley, thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to learn more about your situation to determine if we can help you. Please contact one of our intake specialists at 844-549-4500. There is no charge for this call. Thank you, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

[@toolivepee9553]

Basically the one year period isn’t important because you’re filing against the claim. It’s the purpose of an appeal. Cases can be reopened by law of state.

[@evelynpreston8422]

When a veteran passed why is the spouse not supported to see what she left hanging where what can the spouse do?

[@harrygeorge9492]

I had a 40% incresed from 10% disability rate that did not include my dependents till now and am very confused and emtionally disturbing to think about it. There is no VA office or even a clinic to help with our injuries and do not know where to turn to for help. Please I will appreciate any help.

[@leadbenefitdirector664]

How do i get backpay for VA housebound status? Im owed $70,000 and they only gave me $22,000.

[@leadbenefitdirector664]

I'm still waiting for a response guys lol. Morgan & Morgan mishandled my case

[@emmitcollier7823]

Can a veteran designate how his back pay is to be divided? (ex) wife gets 30% and his adult and minor children divided the remaining 70% equally but he dies before its paid.

[@leonardniles7912]

I had both knees replaced at same time but only got raided for only one I appealed the other knee because the doctor that did my knees said he had to do both at same because it would not hold me up .This was done at a VA hospital in 2010 ,so I'm trying to figure out what I need to do to get compensated for this.

[@james7ch]

Very thorough information! Thank you!

[@MaaaM79]

Any info on why we have to pay back seperation pay (recoupment)

[@00ooo000]

Does VA pay interest on backpay? Say you are fighting for benefits from 2003-2011. In you are awarded the benefits in 2019 will you receive interest on the money? Thanks.

[@CCK_Law]

@MEMYSELF66, the amount of back pay a veteran will receive depends on the effective date of the claim, and the disability rating granted from VA. To determine the amount of back pay you will receive we have a back pay calculator to help you. cck-law.com/va-disability-retro-calculator/

[@naydenereicks3915]

if there was a claim made in 2014 and the dignoses was just made recently. what date will he be paid at.

[@ktgaming2296]

Naydene Reicks should be when you first did your claim. That’s my opinion

[@ellerandolph7227]

Can you give four or five examples of clear and unmistakable errors?

[@doncampbell6251]

My experience is only the veteran can make a CUE...VA is incapable of such a mistake and none of these VA attorneys will touch a CUE because...they really don't give a shit about veterans too

[@LeftBehind666]

Does back pay apply to active duty members who filed a cliam while in service using the IDES program?

[@evelynpreston8422]

Why are veteran force to take medication and procedures when state laws protect them against this it a violation of THEIR rights!! If they don't adhere to this intrusion of medical help they are not entitled to financial benefits. Are they as some has called it to ginny pigs?

[@LeftBehind666]

@@evelynpreston8422 The fuck are you on about? I asked a question about backpay.

[@superrboc0001]

I was granted a 0% rating Nov 1st 1997, the day after my Navy retirement discharge, for sleep apnea. I was issued a CPAP while still on active duty. In 2018 I was awarded an increase to 50% with an effective date at the date I filed a claim for a rating increase. Once approved, I filed a notice of disagreement for the effective date change because I was diagnosed on active duty. The VA overturned their decision and granted the effective date for a 50% rating all the way back to Nov 1st, 1997. The VA had to send the information to DFAS before they would be able to pay me all those years of back pay. I've been waiting for 2 months now. How long does it normally take to be reimbursed in my situation?

[@CCK_Law]

@John J, generally VA maintains that veterans should receive VA back pay within 15 days of the decision granting the retroactive benefits either through direct deposit or a check. However, it is not uncommon for VA to take several months to issue back pay and retroactive benefits. If you would like to read more about this, we have a blog that may help. Thank you. cck-law.com/blog/when-will-i-get-va-disability-back-pay

[@Shuri66]

John J OMG! This is the same thing that happened to me!!! However, although i did my sleep study on active duty when i retired (that same year in 2013) I didnt get back within that year! When I refiled in April of 2019 it took a while and in December they awarded an increase to 50%. They told me it was too late to go back to 2013 and I could only claim till April 2019. Its now February and I havent received it yet. But i did receive money from a tax thing for it in January! So confused!

[@113tidbits]

I think the VA is screwing me out of an earlier effective date for an injury that was denied about 2 months ago. And now they say that my injury is compensable now with a newer effective date.

[@millionairemoney9922]

Appeal to the board

[@113tidbits]

@@millionairemoney9922 I'm not gonna bother stirring the pot...lol

[@MichaelOliver-ry7fj]

Almost Oct 1St 2023! My how things have changed! Have a "soon to be" (Post Remand) final Decision; Certified back To March 2006. Two Issues, #2 Pension!

[@mj2801]

My VA Claims have been combined into one Single Claim although Symptoms and Evaluations are related to different Code of Federal Regulations. I have appealed requesting the separation of these symptoms back to their original claims but the VA refuses to separate them. So far no decisions have been made. Is it advisable to simply closed my claims and then resubmit one at a time to avoid the VA combining multiple claims?

[@edilitonamit1321]

In 2106 my uncle claim on ptsd and got denied...this year 2021 he re-apply angranted combinef of 70 %...does he get retroactive pmt from 2016

[@MrMenyfaces]

How about this scenario? I had put an informal claim that I forgot about back in March 2013. I know they change the rules about informal claims in 2015, but because my initial claim was March 2013, it holds water. I just put in to see if they would retroactively backpay me to this day, and I did give them evidence, such as my Social Security statements to show my past 26 years . What do you think about informal claims? I did not see a video about that.

[@hbbur2209]

Thank You for they briefing. I am very iterested on it. How can I get in contact with You at CCK ? 😢

[@CCK_Law]

Hi! Give us a call at [phone] for a free case evaluation. Have a great day!

[@jameskane1500]

I had back problems back in the 80's when I was in the navy. I have had 2 back surgeries, plus have sleep apnea, heart problems. Do I file for VA disability?

[@jenessawright1645]

Pension is given because a soldier does NOT qualify to stay in service because they cannot perform a job, but Va disability is for SCD aliments. It's disappointing, and I think the VA/Army is getting over on those who are medically retired at 30% +. They are for 2 entirely different things and should be granted concurrently, IMO. What are your thoughts on this CC&K?

[@alvintaylor7304]

I want to know about the money they paid us to get out of the army when they said there were to many soldiers in the army. They paid $32,000 to me when I got out on the early out program. But when I got my dissibility they said I had to pay the money back. I thought that was so unfair. They made me pay all the money back including the taxes that the government took. I only got $24,000 of the $32,000, but paid back the full $32,000. What do you think about that? They owe me at least $8,000 back.

[@thunderjet4294]

As much as I hate to say it pres Obama. Made a law that said if you were given severance pay due to a disability and it was taxed the its made a form to fill out to reimburse you of that money. Hope this helps

[@willjohnson846]

What about a records correction that a veteran was retired rather than separated?

[@willjohnson846]

You failed to mention CRDP vs CRSC.. CRSC-Combat-Related Special Compensation... allows a Veteran to receive both their Disability-Retirement Pay and their VA Disability Compensation...

[@willjohnson846]

and the Veteran does have to make application for CRSC to regain their retirement pay that was offset.

[@SuperFriday]

Disability effective date: June 6, 2018. When does the veteran receive their first payment, July 1st?

[@Jacquelyndorindachic]

Contact them 18008271000

[@chadsmith5616]

so what if i filed a claim in 2018 for hypertension but it was denied as service connected even though my doctor filled out a medical nexus statement saying it was secondary to my sleep apnea. so in 2023 i refilled a supplemental claim with another medical nexus from my doctor and it was approved @20% with an effective date of aug2023. would that be eligible to be backdated? to 2018? i submitted both nexuses with the latest claim. but they only dated it for the aug 2023.

[@MattDeckard]

They sent the check to the wrong address and the person cashed the check. How long does it take to get that pay that was paid to the person that forged and cashed a signature, and when do you investigate? This has been reported for 8 months with no action.

[@anthonygrant2902]

I applied for a head scare in 83 then in 88 I was denied so I stopped then I applied again in 2014 denied again so I applied for my left knee injury 2020 they denied that but gave me 30% for my head scare that I was denied in 83,88,and 2014 so I'm asking can I get back pay at some point?

[@kimfields3564]

I had bunion surgery in the Army and it has gotten worse over the years as a civilian. I had surgery in 2022 to correct it. A plate was put in my toe.i also had to have a hammer toe corrected because of the severity of my bunion. The hammer toe had a pin inserted to keep it straight. I was in a cast boot and for 4months unable to walk on it. My veteran Rep put in a claim for 100% disability while I was laid up. The claim got denied because I wasn't put in a plaster cast. The doctor didn't put a cast boot on it because I had stitches and a pin in my toe. My va rep said she had veterans have knee surgery and had a boot on it and they received 100% disability while they were laid up. She filed a higher appeal claim. Now because the surgery was done wrong by the doctor. I had a second opinion and now I have to have the surgery again by a different doctor . What are my options to get 100% disability for this surgery while am recovering. I think I was done wrong by the VA.

[@benfuller8777]

Hello Christian, Michael and Maura, would you guys know why it takes the VA so long to approve my disability pay at with a wife and 1 children, it has been 4 months since i have sent them a copy of my marriage certificate and my daughter's birth certificate, any help will be appreciated.

[@CCK_Law]

Hi! Check out our blog, VA Disability Claims and Appeals Process Timeline: cck-law.com/blog/va-disability-claims-and-appeals-process-timeline/

[@lolabaggottstandifer764]

I was denied a claim in 2012 when I was claiming an additional disability as well ass reviling for the other disability and the DAV refused to allow me to file and it took until 2015 the DAV allowed me to file the claim. The VA told me to keep trying to file. I did file at another DAV place and finally granted my claim.

[@shellycarter184]

So when am I so post tovget my claim how do I find out I'm so confuses TNk u so much

[@TechmasterBill]

Question: Since my father was a Vietnam veteran and he suffered with Parkinsons for years (and he sadly passed in 2017) my 2 brothers and I were awarded the Nehmer case retroactive benefits (split 3 ways) and we are curious if that lump sum payment is considered tax-free? Do we have to include that as income and will we be required to pay taxes on it?

[@herculeskeitt7467]

Va has claimed to have sent a letter of denial on 04/2020. I myself have not received the letter. I'm still waiting for this letter and I went to my vso office and got a update and had to send in the claim. Now there's saying that the claim is closed.

[@AngeloCamacho-e6e]

I do not understand if I get back pay or not, my rating went up from 60% to 90% last year, so I do not know if I am entitle to back pay.

[@garypeterson6786]

i was rated at 80 % but am being pd at 70 %, how is that possible

[@michaelfinn1803]

thats a mistake , I would call the VA and ask, ASAP

[@kennethweaver4538]

Gary Peterson Gary Peterson where are you located and what did he do you deal with do you have a lawyer I'm replying to you question you saying I'm in Atlanta Georgia my name is text and I understand your frustration I don't know how to get in contact with you but I'm just up at 4 this morning going reading out loud our problem people having just like me some what find is going to appear but I was trying to talk to you and you have a nice day thank you

[@tsomers1]

there is a difference in "increased rating" and "appeal of the existing rating", right? (as far as back pay)

[@SgtRobert-qb8kt]

Can u get a VA PENSION DISABILITY SERVICE CONNECTED PENSION CLAIMS DATED DEC 1991 WHEN THE BACK INJURIES STARTED

[@annzilch2222]

My original effective date for my major depressive disorder is in 2011. Will I only get backpay back to 2011 if my rating all of a sudden goes from 50 to a hundred?

[@TashenaNicole]

Ann Zilch I’m 70% Major Depressive Disorder. In appeal right now to get an increase.

[@tamnoe4884]

I had surgery in the Army and got 30% disability, later I found out they removed more than what they told me...which should have automatically been 50%, I10 years later I found out what happen to me and filed just awarded the 50%....do I get back paid for the different in the pay for the 10 years?

[@CCK_Law]

Hello Tam! This could depend on a variety of factors, however, if you would like to reach out to our office to see if we can be of assistance, we can be reached at [phone]. Thank you!

[@walterlandrum4346]

@@CCK_Law evolved climbing 1997 the VA was not dealing with MST however I filed a claim in 2019 and that 100% on MST but back in those days they were not dealing with him St could I get help

[@lidellr.polkrealestatekahu6662]

In bootcamp(1985) I came down with a Migraine Headache, it was diagnosed as a Tension Headache in my U.S. Naval Service Medical Record with all symptoms of a Migraine. When I file a claim for it back in 1996 it was denied because no one paid attention to the symptoms listed. Even Neurology at the V.A. viewed my Progress Note from my Service Record and did not support it. My appeals were denied and later it just disappeared without any explanation. I finally got one primary Physician to take time to look at it and he saw the unmistakable error and wrote out the NEXUS for it. I was rewarded 30% for Migraines back in 2018. Do you see this as a possible CUE claim? And if so will you be wiling to represent me?

[@Ironman-bh2hj]

You really put in for a claim for a headache? WOW, some ppl such as yourself are different, unbelievable. Did u put one in for stubbing your toe?

[@stanleybennett2797]

You suck

[@aligned6729]

Stop judging, you don’t know what was the initial cause of those migraines or how she’s suffering.

[@stanstanly3812]

I have an effective date of Dec 26 1997 for hearing loss but I got 0% because they said I missed an appointment. I just recently applied for a benefits increase (my hearing is very bad) and I'm waiting on their decision. I've had hearing test's done throughout my carrier after the military and they all show hearing loss. I'm confidant I'll receive a new rating and monthly benefits but my question is - will I receive any retroactive pay?

[@darrellmayo7448]

Ok correction if the Veteran was denied and Va made a error government says they can be reliable if they made a mistake .

[@outofchips]

I spent all of 1968 in Da Nancy. I also traveled to other in-country locations. Two years ago I was diagnosed with bladder cancer. To what, if anything, am I entitled?

[@outofchips]

Da Nancy = Da Nang

[@kennethhumphrey981]

Hello , I am 100% p&t v.a. service connected , can i receive any retroactive pay for a previous denied tbi claim of which afterwards is awarded service connection ?

[@jonrturner3304]

Just received disability rating for appeal of 2013 claim that was appealed within one year (2014). VA waited until Dec 2017 for my C&P exam. New rating now received approx 15 months after the C&P. My question/issue: Back pay was received to the date of the C&P exam, not to the date which I appealed. I think this is wrong. What can I do?

[@CCK_Law]

@Jon R Turner, you have the right to file an appeal in which you specifically disagree with the effective date assigned. For more information on how to file an appeal under the new VA appeals system, please visit: cck-law.com/news/veterans-appeals-modernization-act

[@sonshenshomestead7668]

I was due to receive back in 2010. However I didn't receive it due to the VA not having an updated address. Can I still request them to pay on VA FORM 10-5588a?

[@harrygeorge9492]

I had a back pay that did not include my dependents because they are foreigners.

[@coreygamble1478]

I have a question for you I am currently at 80% and have 7 claims pending Hopefully it carries me over the 💯 mark. The question is I had claims that I put in in 2017 my effective date Jan 6 and at the time I was at 40% and my claims were approved in June 2017 and I went to 80% but I never received a penny of retro pay. Now if I was going to seek legal counsel should I wait until my other claims are finalized? Thanks for your help.

[@larrytarras6867]

I am total and permanently with 100% disability. Do I need to be on Medicare? Your company failed to tell veterans about this issue. It’s very important! Thanks! I also have questions on V. A. care for veterans. I had dental implants put in and now I have no taste or smell. What can I do?

[@jameswhitworth6649]

The VA says my claim was closed but it shouldn't of been I sent in a supplemental claim in support of my claim but since they had as being closed they had to reopen it and I lost my effective date . The Decision on the supplemental claim I was awarded my 100%but it says that I am still inline for my hearing for the same condition that I was awarded my 100% now what???

[@michaelfinn1803]

the IR , should be granted to the day of the claim, plus 1 year prior to the claim. FRANSICO vs ????

[@AllanMorga-kd8ew]

Caregiver supports stipend that was denied o on the first try but was approved later. Will the caregiver entitled to back pay effective date.

[@shoquan9434]

I have a question if yall still available to answer, So I have an open claim out at the moment and it looks like I’ll be increased to 94% because of it BUT , I also realized that both my knees I filed an increase for last August was increased to 20% and August 20th , 2023 is the effective date but my rating is still 10% for both knees till this day , is it possible the VA gives me back pay from that date till whenever they decide to update my rating to 20% which will bring my overall rating to 96%?

[@henrydavis9826]

I filled a claim in 1977 it was denied no record of eye injury I have pictures of it can I get back pay if I get records of that injury

[@bsmith7183]

What about if I filed back in 2002 for my knee.and again in 2013 They denied my claim both attempts till they actually looked at my service record granted me 10% rating last year .

[@AllanMorga-kd8ew]

What’s the effective date of presumptive illness when symptoms predate the illness manifestation.

[@evelynpreston8422]

My husband was a Marine and past July 2021 . He serve two tours He was diagnosed with agent orange He receive some of it before passing as his wife his benefit have decrease to about a third just enough cover mortgage of a home or less . When when he expect more for me.

[@clifforddurham8697]

Filed a claim march 2013 and received 0%. Filed again nov. 2019 received 40 % with a secondary issue. Do i received any back pay or what's effective date?

[@CCK_Law]

@CliffordDurham, An effective date is the start date the VA uses to begin payments. Generally speaking, the VA grants effective dates based on the date it received the Veteran’s claim.

[@LauraAdams-vr2ss]

By the way in 04 I was rated permanent total no review employable and then they sent me a letter about 20 years ago stating that I was unemployable but I’ve been permit in total no review unemployable forever. I just want someone to tell me the truth people tell me I can get my backpay and then they tell me I can’t so I don’t know what I can do. It’s time for me to get an attorney.

[@rooseveltrugless4658]

I was placed on the T.D.R.L. IN 1975 TO 1980 and then placed on P.D.R.L. IN 2015 I WAS RATED AT 100% P&T.FOR A T.B.I. AM I ENTITLED TO ANY BACK PAY?

[@thunderjet4294]

So hypothetically a veteran is diagnosed with PTSD in service then while in service it is changed to adjustment disorder this is in say 09 to 2010 timeframe the veteran is medically discharged in 10 then goes on the next 9 years to current time when same veteran has filed for disability for ptsd and denied in 2010 2013 and 2015. In 2019 the veteran finally gets a va rating for service connected disability for ptsd. Could this be used a C.U.E?

[@CCK_Law]

@mustangveteran, sorry to hear about your struggles. Our blog may have the answers you are looking for, in regards to filing a CUE. cck-law.com/blog/cue-claims-how-to-challenge-a-final-decision/

[@Linxs718]

I got denied for my LBP. However, the examiner did say in his notes there where in service events and treatment but no current diagnosis. Fast forward 9 years later. I have LBP, with osteoarthritis, sciatica radiculopathy and degenerate disk disease. I just filed a supplemental claim for my new relevant evidence. I’m sure I have to go to a c&p exam. Would anyone recommend that I mention these symptoms to the examiner? ( I know he or she can read the notes) I’m just trying to see if and when I do get percentage for me LBP. If I can use these other developments as secondaries or should I mention them ? Any help is highly appreciated.

[@Warrior-fc7no]

How do I get my retirement pay and backpack for it??

[@duwaynehall9222]

If I ever was never informed that I had.become disabled in the military is the VA still obligated to provide Back Pay if I found out after 30 years?

[@jobogan201]

I was medically retired from the Army with a 30 percent in 1985. In 2010 I switched to 30 percent with VA. A VA waiver. I was married in 1981 but I have never received any spousal pay. Can I get retroactive pay?

[@darrelltalbert6625]

So if original claim was 2014 and denied but filed a supplemental claim in 2021 and approved. Do VA pay back to original claim denied only change point was a different doctor and location.

[@iRecordOS]

What if you make it to 100 percent from new claims and an old claim on appeal gets granted. You can’t go up so I assume you’d miss out on the back pay.

[@walterdewalt3456]

My case is difference I filed a claim one month after being discharged which was may 5th 1977 ....I received a medical assessment however the VA failed too adjucate my claim as of present 44.7 years...I failed this year effective may 2020 I received a medical assessment in August for some of the same claims filed back in May 1977 currently my claim status is in a stage 5 and have too go the max 8.....all medical reports are in the VA hands.....it's taking sometime too complete....of course no mention about may 1977 claims....

[@AskDrAIJames60]

I was awarded 100 percent p&t and I noticed that one new claim stated enhanced disability severance pay. I received 40 percent for a previous 0 percent claim. Should I expect severance e back pay?

[@reginaldrowels3439]

I was awarded 30 percent Dec 7, 1979 for Sarcoidosis with skin involvement and now Sarcoidosis along with COPD and blood clots in Lungs so I put in for and encore as will I get retroactive pay from 1979 to 2020 ?

[@CCK_Law]

@ReginaldRowels, generally speaking, an effective date is the start date the VA uses to begin payments. The VA grants effective dates based on either the date it received the Veteran’s claim, or the date that entitlement arose

[@chiefr31]

I have a TRICKY ONE FOR YOU If a widow applies for DIC and is denied for service connection but approved for survivor pension, however, her income exceeds the allowable amount for pension. Then years go by and her income is reduced and under the same claim, the VA begins to pay out a pension for years. What will happen if that widow goes on to win a service-connection claim for DIC? Will the VA pension payments get retroactively adjusted to reflect DIC payments? Will the pay go back to when the widow originally was approved for the pension or will it be when she started to receive the pension based on lower income? The original was filed within a year of the veteran's death and the initial decision took two years before she was denied service connection. Could this claim go back to the original date of death?

[@andretaft5470]

What if my unit unit never told anyone to file a claim? I went back to my unit 3times and told them my health was effected , This was in first month , and through the year after the Gulf War.

[@josephsouth4795]

Where thinking for yourself, and communicating to others is important.

[@rellirel82]

I've been out the Air Force since 2005. I'm just now starting to claim the just now claiming the issues that I have since then. Are you saying I can't get back pay from 2005 to present? I only get back pay from the time i start my claim?

[@CCK_Law]

Hello @rellirel82, Generally, you will receive back pay from the time VA received your claim. If you would like more information, our blog on effective dates may be able to help. cck-law.com/blog/cck-live-effective-dates/

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

I was married to a non,com for 10 years , and she has retired in service .would I be able to collect a percentage of her retirement ?