I am currently pending a claim for PTSD due to MST. I'm pretty sure I am going to get it approved this time. I am currently service connected for back pain at 50%. Depending on how much they award me for PTSD I could be looking at 70% to 100% combined. I'm not concerned about the rating or the amount of back pay. My concern is this; for the last 7 years I have been on a non service connected pension. Recently there came a question as to whether or not I was entitled to it and due to really bad help with my S.O. who didn't file my paperwork in the time required, my income was reduced down to my compensation rate of 50%. I am appealing that due to being entitled to the pension and have sent in the required documents and am pending a hearing to have my pension reinstated. So, my question is this, if my PTSD claim is approved, how will they determine my back pay since I am pending a hearing for my pension to reinstate the pension and remove the overpayment of $45,000? Will I get a payment since the overpayment is pending a hearing or will I lose all of my back pay and have to wait until the hearing is held and a determination is made? I am a single mom trying to raise a toddler on $890/mon. My stress levels are through the roof. Any help you can provide me would help me make some decisions for myself and my son. Thank you in advance.