Adding a dependent after EED award

[add55p]

Hello All,

My initial 30% disability rating was awarded after my child`s 23rd Birthday.

I was recently awarded an earlier effective date for the 30% disability rating that spans back to the date when my child was eligible to be claimed as a dependent for compensation purposes.

Question 1. Can I claim retroactive dependent benefits for the earlier effective dates that my child was eligible (under age 23).

Question 2. How do I apply for retroactive dependent benefits.

Thanks,

Add

[pacmanx1]

3 hours ago, add55p said:

Hello All,

My initial 30% disability rating was awarded after my child`s 23rd Birthday.

I was recently awarded an earlier effective date for the 30% disability rating that spans back to the date when my child was eligible to be claimed as a dependent for compensation purposes.

Question 1. Can I claim retroactive dependent benefits for the earlier effective dates that my child was eligible (under age 23).

Question 2. How do I apply for retroactive dependent benefits.

Thanks,

Add

Your rating decision that awarded you your EED should not only show how the VA is paying you as a veteran with or without dependents, but it should also explain how you can/could add your dependents. You should have a year to request the VA add your dependents based on this recent award/decision.