What I’m asking is which effective date the VA should of used. The one on 09/25/2013. Where I was denied tinnitus and the decision letter stated they could not find my service treatment records. And if they were found at a later date. the decision will be reconsidered, if a different decision results, that decision will be effective the date of this pending ( on 09/25/13 ) claim. So the new claim I submitted on 06/29/16. Where I was granted service connection for tinnitus at 10%. where evidence shows they used my Service treatment records. That effective date is 05/11/16.
So on my claim on 09/25/13. by the VA stating that if the records are received at a later, date, if a different decision results, that decision will be effective the date of this pending claim. So should my effective date be September 25, 2013 or May 11, 2016 . if The effective date is September 25, 2013 and not May 11, 2016. I should be entitled to more backpay for those years and months
thank you USNVET my ratings are 90% total combined disability with 100% TDIU P&T
70% MDD, 20% right shoulder, 20% (secondary) left shoulder, 10% dermatitis, 10% tinnitus, 0% scar, and SMS-K