ptsd What evidence is needed for an EED?

[1994andcouting.....]

Hello everyone. It took some time after finally having my claim approved for me to get this question ready. I appreciate any input that you may have.

I was finally approved for my PTSD/MDD due to MST claim back in July. I immediately filed an NOD for an earlier effective date. Although the MST happened in 1989 and my original claim was from 2002, I was not diagnosed with PTSD until 2008 and started treatment off and on for the MST after that. 

What kind of evidence should I submit to back this up? I have the entry from Blue Button from July 2008 where the Psychiatrist diagnosed me. But that is all I have so far. The psych notes and therapy notes were part of the claim so I dont know what else to provide.

NOTE: My claim for depression was denied at the BVA level back in June 2008 prior to the change to PTSD diagnosis in July 2008. I was so done with the VA at that time that I didnt file a timely NOD. 

Any help is greatly appreciated. As stated before, Hadit members have helped me in more ways than you can imagine. I truly thank you for your support.

Edited August 18, 2015 by 1994andcouting.....

[MarkInTexas]

Love how the system works......your EED may be on the date you filed, may be on the date that the VA decides that a key piece of evidence has arrived warranting an award or may be a date that they pull out of the air........

Mark

[ssgjmpi]

I have a question for the Hadit family? 

I've researched the forum for EED, but just want assurance. I was recently awarded 100% P&T no future exams. I originally filed a  claim in 2002 for 5 contentions to include L&R shoulder conditions. Supplied x-rays private, with x-rays from VA , C&P reports all stating the same, except C&P Dr. said, not likely due to military service. 

I appealed the decision  to the RO by filling out form 9, and the VA went through the normal process, soc with the 60 day letter. I profected my apoeal, and the RO gave me what i wanted on 2 contentions, but denied on appeal L&R shoulder 2006. Fast forward to 2013, i filed new claims, to include N&M for shoulders, which was reopened.  All was approved by October of 2014 including the shoulders 30% Left and 40% Right Service connected with the effective date of Oct.  2014. Do i have a claim for a earlier effective date for shoulders back to Sept. 2002?

[R3dneck]

Edited September 9, 2015 by R3dneck