I was awarded notified by my VSO that I was awarded Smc-S from the Va. I did not ask for this but I am very happy. Gives me about a 400.00 a month more a month. I am TDIU P&T (70% PTSD, 40% Fibro, 30% IBS, 10% Tinnitius). This is the information I have....
You are receiving the following compensation
SMC (S-1)Effective Date : 09/20/2010
Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (s) and 38 CFR 3.350(i) on account of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rated 100 percent and additional service-connected disabilities of irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, tinnitus, independently ratable at 60 percent or more from 09/20/2010.
Rating Date : 02/23/2017
My question do I get back pay from 09/20/2010