Rating Increase (Retro Process)

[CShock]

Good afternoon,

I recently received retro pay for my initial claim and now I have received a rating increase from 60-80 percent as two contentions which were defered have now been rated. I'm a military retiree and I'm curious if the process of obtaining retro pay for a rating increase is the same as receiving retro pay for an initial claim? I.e. audit of records by DFAS, results of the audit sent.to the VA...

Thanks in advance.

Shock

[CShock]

CC Bob,

Thanks for the info and yes I am a career mil. retiree.

Shock

[CShock]

Berta,

I reviewed my package and didn't find any mention of TDIU.

Shock

[CShock]

Rpowell,

Thanks for the info, I will take some time and review.

CShock

[etihwr]

Rpowell,

You should also look at filing for SSDI. If you were in OEF/OIF, let SS know about this and you will go faster. Also let them know about your VA claim so SS can use this information to help adjudicate your claim. Should you be turned down, get an attorney. They will not take the case if they don't think they can win. It is better to get 80% of something than have 100% of nothing. Best of luck.