ptsd Back Pay Confusion Possible Over Payment.

[cdbean04]

I just received my back pay for my disability claim, but I have not received my official decision letter yet. According to ebenefits I recieved 70% disability for my PTSD. The amount I received in back pay was much higher than 70% would have given me. It is the amount that 100% would have given me. I read that it might be that they gave me iu since I have been unemployed for 2 years. I plan on waiting till I get my letter to spend any money. I have been out of the Army for over 12 months so it is not from that. Any thoughts or ideas?

[georgiapapa]

cdbean04,

If you have received your retro, you should be receiving the BBE soon and your questions will be answered. Based on the comments in your post, an IU award is the only reason I can see for a 100% retro award.

Good luck and let us know what you find out when you receive the BBE.

GP

[Philip Rogers]

Yup, sounds like TDIU. The difference between 70% and 100% is roughly about $1,000 a month. jmo

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Also, before spending any of it, decide what you need, NOT WANT and then wait 48-72 hrs, before making the purchase. Pay off any credit cards, also, so you're not wasting any money on interest.

Edited April 3, 2015 by Philip Rogers