ptsd Appeal Complete

[IraqVet2011]

On my Ebenefits account, it shows that my appeal was completed on 5/16/2016.  Just a few days ago, I received a letter from my representative (DAV) that reads: "Service connection for post traumatic stress disorder claimed as anxiety and insomnia is granted with an evaluation of 50 percent effective March 9, 2013.  Initially, I was denied because of a missed appointment, so I filed an NOD and was just scheduled for my C&P exam a few weeks ago.  Within what seemed like no time, I saw that my appeal was complete and I received the letter from the DAV stating that I was granted PTSD and increased from 40 to 70 percent (I am at 40 for IBS and Tinnitus).  My question is, does anyone know how long it will take me to receive the official decision letter from the VA?  I know it has only been a couple weeks since my appeal was completed, but you guys know how it is as far as waiting to get the official decision and the money.  Any info would be much appreciated.  Thank you so much!

[TexasMarine]

Progression to the money should happen very quickly.  However, if your retro pay amount is greater than $25,000 you may have to wait a couple of weeks for additional funds approval signatures.

[IraqVet2011]

Thank you for the reply!  My retro pay amount is definitely going to be more than $25,000.  We figured it up, and it is going to be a little more than $30,000.

[eagle1012004]

Congratulations!!!!

[ArNG11]

congrats. way to fight.

[silverdollar22]

Wow,Nice!! Congratulations!

[MarineSSgt]

Great! Congratulations! Got to continue to fight the fight with the VA and get what we deserve for the sacrifice that comes with protecting our country!  

Edited June 1, 2016 by MarineSSgt