Dependents

[Niceguy1958]

a friend that was awarded a 20% monthly benefit last year filed a secondary claim which was grante that increased his monthly award to 60% and he received 4 months back pay for himself. When at 20% he never mentioned having a wife &2 kids at 20% they would be a non factor. He now sent in his marriage licence and birth certificates of his dependents. My question is this - would he be able to get the 4 month back pay for them or is it too late?

[pacmanx1]

1 minute ago, Niceguy1958 said:

When at 20% he never mentioned having a wife & 2 kids at 20% they would be a non-factor. He now sent in his marriage license and birth certificates of his dependents. My question is this - would he be able to get the 4 months back pay for them or is it too late?

Yes, as long as he is within a year of the VA notifying him that his compensation was increased above the 30% rating, he should be good to go. 

 

 

[pacmanx1]

In fact, his new rating decision should explain that if he does have a spouse and dependents that he should fill out the forms (should be attached in decision packet) and send them in.

[brokensoldier244th]

https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000176615/M21-1,-Part-VII,-Subpart-i,-Chapter-1,-Section-C---Adjusting-Awards-for-Dependents#2