Effective Claim Dates - Not Sure Why

[rootbeer22]

Folks:

I've still on "Cloud 9" about my 80% rating and also surprised that I had 5 more contentions of 0% and a large number of deferred contentions still to process. Also, the VBA also put me in for other contentions that I was not aware of and I was very surprised by this. Anyway, when I first started the process, I did a lot of research about the new FDC Program and especially the incentive to "save the date" for an informal claim that became my FDC main claim. Anyway, I submitted the claim to an American Legion VSO and she entered the claim into the computer and processed the dependents status paperwork on 12/14/2013 at the same time. She also gave me a copy of the "save the date' paperwork and I re-sent it to the VBA to try and get the dates straight. At that point, she said "you have up to one year to submit all of the SMRs and evidence to support your FDC claim". So, although I had 98% of the evidence already, I double checked everything several times and submitted the full claim with 13 DBQ's to her on 06/27/2014. So, about 7 months later but clearly within the 12 months timeline, everything was officially submitted thru her. Anyway, when I got the results of my FDC Claim on 06/16/2015, it showed that the effective date of my claim for compensation is now 12/01/2014? However, based upon the "rules" regarding the "FDC and the "Save the Date" features of the FDC, it should have been 12/01/2013 and not 12/01/2014 -- instead? That's a full year difference?

Any, So, am I missing something about the FDC Process and the "save the date" feature of it? To me it looks like a mistake or a typo on the VBA staff was made? But, this is my first time with a claim and based upon this scenario, would 12/01/2014 actually be the correct date...?

Please comment and thanks in Advance...rootbeer22...

Edited June 20, 2015 by rootbeer22

[Computer Tech]

Computer Tech,

A little slip here but the last Cola was effective 12/1/2014 with the effective date of 1/1/2015.

http://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/resources_comp01.asp

Sorry about that, I washed my hands this morning and couldn't do anything with them.

Rick

[rootbeer22]

Folks:

Update...pette 992 was absolutely right to have me wait for the letter...the actual date of award was 2013 and the VBA did take everything into account and more. Now, that I have the official letter and everything else.....I'm "NOW" jumping for joy--officially speaking. I'm actually very emotional and thankful for what has taken place with the processing of my claim. Most of my fears have not come true and it worked out very well. Also, after reading the letter it looks like a few things were missed and I may actually get some upgrades to the percentages... Also, I have my second cardiac test for next week which may give me another service connection? I already have hypertension and ED sc but they are at 0%. However, unfortunately, I continue to live with these "life changing injuries" and getting out of bed each morning is a big effort...but at least the VA has recognized them officially now which was the most important aspect of this claim to me personally. Thanks again for everyone's support on this very long journey...godspeed....rootbeer22

Edited June 21, 2015 by rootbeer22

[Guest]

Congrats on your win...

[Carl the Engineer]

Ok,

Now lets get your number in your avitar. No time to rest now..

Way to go, rootbeer22,

Hamslice

[TALON II FE]

congratulations!

[Detel]

Awesome news, Rootbeer!