Veterans Verses Ss Effective Date

[Jim 501st]

I said in an earlier post that on my final exam the Dr. said I had a neurogenic bladder ( frequent urination one year ago to date; unchanged). I was awarded SS in 1985 with this exact diagnosis as part of my disability. I have SS's decision and the documentation they base their opinion on.

I didn't know until recently that this was recorded on my final exam. I have not filed a claim yet but plan too. I know the rules for effective dates on a claim.

However I am confused when I read the article in

TITLE 38 SEC.3.201 Exchange of evidence; SS and DVA.

Could someone look at this and explain it to me, verses date of claim or with in one year of discharge.

I know I'm missing something, but shooting a blank trying to figure it out.

Thanks Jim 501st

[carlie]

When were you discharged ?

[Jim 501st]

I was discharged Sept 1964

[carlie]

You posted you have not filed a claim yet, I would file ASAP and I believe if the claim is granted

as service connected your effective date will be the date you file the claim.

jmho,

carlie

[luvHIM]

I agree with Carlie. Based on the fact that you have "never filed a claim for this condition," which BTW is the operative phrase with the VA. But just out of curiosity, were you asking about EED because you are seeking to file a claim with a request for retro to the date of your exam or the SS award or neither (am I just off base altogether)?