tdiu Backpay and Monthly Comp After BVA Grant

[bnthornton]

My husband, also a Vet, recently had a BVA appeal for increased major depressive disorder and TDIU. The BVA granted the MDD increase to 70% from the initial rating through the entire rating period and remanded the TDIU back to the RO for consideration with the new MDD rating.

This increase to 70% for his MDD now puts him at 100% total rating and will be getting backpay to 2009. We know that it can take forever for the backpay to process, especially considering how large of a sum it will be so while we're hoping for it to be on the shorter side of time, we are not holding our breath.

Our question is this: could he start getting his increased monthly comp amount before the backpay hits or do they always process both at the same time so we'll likely either see the backpay first or at the same time?

 

Thanks!

[Vync]

33 minutes ago, bnthornton said:

Just an update for everyone keeping track...as of this morning, eBenefits disabilities page and AB8 letter finally shows 100% total rating. Now we're just waiting for the money to hit the bank. :) 

Congratulations! Sounds like a slightly belated Christmas present!

Did it mention if it was just 100% or 100% Permanent & Total (P&T)?

[bnthornton]

3 hours ago, Vync said:

Congratulations! Sounds like a slightly belated Christmas present!

Did it mention if it was just 100% or 100% Permanent & Total (P&T)?

Just 100%. The P&T claim is still listed under pending claims but ebenefits is screwing up as usual and when I click on it to view it, there's nothing there. Last we checked it had said was in preparation for decision notification but we all know how unreliable that can be.

[Vync]

20 minutes ago, bnthornton said:

Just 100%. The P&T claim is still listed under pending claims but ebenefits is screwing up as usual and when I click on it to view it, there's nothing there. Last we checked it had said was in preparation for decision notification but we all know how unreliable that can be.

Well, I have my fingers crossed that they won't screw up the P&T claim. Good luck!

[bnthornton]

 

Money was in the bank this morning!!!! Nice big fat five figure amount even after the lawyer's fee. Oh man, is this a dream!? Lol

 

Thank you all for answering questions (even long before I actually started posting) and helping us keep our sanity some while we waited around for all of this to go through the last 6 years. I'll definitely be making a donation to HadIt.com.

 

I sincerely wish you all the best of luck with your claims!!

[Sgt. Wilky]

Ya! Good for you guys! Still waiting on mine! Enjoy it!

Semper Fi,

Sgt. Wilky