briandalegm Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Finally got a rating! I must admit to being quite surprised that from starting the process (April 2015) until receiving retro (today) was much faster than I could've anticipated. 7 years ago, I tried to file at the Denver, Colorado VA and they took a whole year to pretty much send me a letter calling me a liar. Nevertheless - I haven't received my percentage yet but some quick math indicates 60% perhaps.I read something which says IF an FDC was filed between August 2013 and August 2015, Retro for a whole year (in addition to claim date) should be received. Is that true? I am asking because I received Retro for 5 months during claim processing but haven't received a year in addition to this. Is there something more I need to do to receive this 'extra' year incentive?Thanks for all the help Hadit! Go FAST, Go HARD, Go Long.....or GO HOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator broncovet Posted October 9, 2015 Moderator Share Posted October 9, 2015 Congratulations! Have you looked on ebenefits? What percentage does it say? As far as the effective date, VA errs in their favor often, and you can either appeal it or let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted October 9, 2015 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 9, 2015 Congratulations! "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Congrats Bud, and hope you have a good weekend. 100% PTSD 100% Back 60% Bladder Issues 50% Migraines 30% Crohn's Disease 30% R Shoulder 20% Radiculopathy, Left lower 10% Radiculopathy, Right lower 10% L Knee 10% R Knee Surgery 2005&2007 10% Asthma 10% Tinnitus 10% Damage of Cranial Nerve II 10% Scars SMC S SMC K OEF/OIF VET 100% VA P&T, Post 911 Caregiver, SSDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefmil50 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Congratulations! USMC 79-85 100% P&T SMC R1 70% loss of use of right arm due to multiple sclerosis 100% suprapubic cystostomy due to multiple sclerosis 100% loss of use of both lower extremities due to multiple sclerosis 30% left upper extremity weakness 30% insomnia with hypersomnolence 10% neurogenic bowel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrslm Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Retro for an extra year only applies to the first time claim. If you filed one before, you don't get it. But gratz on your award. Go to the front of EBenefits site, outside of your dashboard. In the mid column, letters, check your AB8 letter. Second one down I think, it should show your %. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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