Hello,
! was awarded 70% effective September 2016. Afterwards I submitted and perfected an appeal to the Board of Veterans Appeals (legacy). Later, I requested and was allowed to op in to the new AMA system.
Long story short. I appealed an earlier effective date prior to 2016. Note that initially in 2012 I only claimed a cervical condition, but as the claim processed through the year, the radiculopathy was subsequently diagnosed and given the same effective date as the cervical condition. Awarded 40% Cervical, 40% Right leg radiculopathy and 20% Left leg radiculopathy
The issue is that in 2012, I was denied for the cervical condition and did not appeal. I understand and understood at the time request to reopen in 2016 that that decision was final.
I was recently Granted an earlier effective date prior to 2016 and was awarded by the board. I am not sure how far back the the effective date will go. However, my question is as follows:
Will I be paid back pay for only the cervical rating of 40 percent or the entire 70% rating that was granted in 2016.
I specifically requested that the effective date be prior to 2016. Not sure how they will break it down sin prior claim in 2012 was only for cervical condition.
It is understood that the obvious reply that I receive on this site is to wait for the written decision, but thought that I could possibly get some kind of an idea from members of this Forum.
Any feedback will be appreciative.
Thanks,
Lois