[ArmyWright77]

I am new to the site.  I need assistance with the question below.

Is my effective date for my reopen claim 2/18/2008 or 10/12/2016?

Last night, Ebenefits finally showed a change from 20% to 40% on a secondary claim with a listed effective date of 2/18/2008 in the Rated Disabilities section.  I reopened claims 10/12/2016.  I have 5 deferred  claims (1 new and 4 reopen).  I completed the C&P for these 5 claims through QTC 4/13/2017.

VA added my wife as a compensation award but has not included my child who is disabled since birth and 27 years old.  I provided documentations for our child. He is listed as Helpless Child in Pending Disabilities section.  My letter shows the new rating and payment for claim but there is nothing mentioned about retroactive pay.