Received 100% at earlier date through Appeal-received no compensation back pay.

[hcorcoran01]

I appealed for an earlier date for PTSD and Individual Unemployability.  I received my 100% December 10, 2010, and appealed to the date I originally applied for benefits (November 2007).  I just received the Order approving both but the Order states "It is granted, subject to controlling regulations governing the payment of monetary awards".

Does this mean that I get no back pay - as I didn't receive any back pay - just got the approval from Veterans Law Judge, Board of Appeals.  Should I appeal the fact that I received no back pay?

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[hcorcoran01]

Thank you for answering me!  I did receive my back pay and got the letter two days later!  Thanks so much!

[hcorcoran01]

I received it about a week after I wrote this, so in my case they were pretty quick.  Got the formal letter about 3 days later.  Thank you SO MUCH for your answer as I appreciate it!

[dluvmj23]

I have a question if anyone can answer it. I was just rated 100%PT.  I was told i possibly could be rated for SMC status. Is this doable?

Disabilities

100%

 

 

Total Combined Disability

You have a 100% final degree of disability. This percentage determines the amount of benefit pay you will receive.

How is this calculated

Rated Disabilities

Disability	Rating	Decision	Related To	Effective Date
left (non-dominant) shoulder condition (claimed as left shoulder)		Not Service Connected
trunk injury		Not Service Connected
abdominal muscle		Not Service Connected
degenerative disc disease/arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome and history of lumbar strain (previously rated as lumbar strain, claimed as lumbago, upper and lower back, spasming muscles and bulging disc)	20%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
radiculopathy, left lower extremity, sciatic nerve	40%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
radiculopathy, right lower extremity, sciatic nerve	40%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
radiculopathy, right lower extremity, femoral nerve	10%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
left knee chondromalacia (claimed as severe bilateral knee chondromalacia)	0%	Service Connected		04/15/2014
limitation of flexion, chondromalacia and osteoarthritis, right knee	0%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
migraines		Not Service Connected
carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand		Not Service Connected
carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand		Not Service Connected
pseudofolliculitis barbae (also claimed as skin condition)	0%	Service Connected		04/15/2014
limitation of extension, chondromalacia and osteoarthritis, right knee (previously rated under DC 5003-5260)	40%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
major depressive disorder (also claimed as adjustment disorder with depressed mood; nightmare disorder; depression; and trouble sleeping)	50%	Service Connected		04/15/2014
right (dominant) shoulder labral tear, including superior labral anterior-posterior lesion	20%	Service Connected		05/02/2015
degenerative disc disease/arthritis of the cervical spine with intervertebral disc syndrome and history of cervical strain (previously rated as cervical strain, claimed as neck)	20%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
radiculopathy, right upper extremity, middle and lower radicular group	40%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
radiculopathy, left upper extremity, middle and lower radicular group	30%	Service Connected		06/05/2017
right knee scars	0%	Service Connected		04/15/2014

Pending Disabilities

Disability	Submitted	Type	Actions
Lumbar Spine	05/08/2018	INC	View Pending Claim
Right Knee	05/08/2018	INC	View Pending Claim
Cervical Spine	05/08/2018	INC	View Pending Claim
Right Upper Nerves	05/08/2018	NEW	View Pending Claim
Left Upper Nerves	05/08/2018	NEW	View Pending Claim
Left Lower Nerve	05/08/2018	NEW	View Pending Claim
Right Lower Nerve	05/08/2018	NEW	View Pending Claim
Skin Condition	05/08/2018	INC	View Pending Claim

[Berta]

I dont see this as a 100% P & T award at this point .........others will chime in

 

maybe I have misunderstood the  info- the entire block outlined in blue is not visible to me.

Edited July 15, 2018 by Berta

[dluvmj23]

I am already 100% PT(was recently awarded).... i have other disabilities that are going to add up to 99%....thats why im checking to see if anyone  knows if i could possibly qualify  for any other va comp benefits besides smc s.

[Buck52]

It depends on what your rated for >  for these other  disability's conditions pending?

You do have a final 100% degree rating but to meet the SMC Criteria you will need another separate and distinct disability rated at 60%   they combined what ratings you do have to the final 100% rate.

so now you will need a 60% rating on another disability.

 

I am researching SMC for combined ratings .

I believe there special circumstances a combined rating after a Veteran reaches the 100%  it is possible to meet the SMC Criteria.