Legal Question in Veterans Law in California

veterans claim

I wonder if awarded compensation is it retroactive


Asked on 10/17/08, 2:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jill Mitchell-Thein Heard & Smith, LLP

Re: veterans claim

The short answer is, usually not. There are some exceptions, but the VA goes by the date they received your claim to set your effective date.

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Answered on 10/19/08, 10:48 am
John Forristal Law Office of John T. Forristal

Re: veterans claim

Your compensation starts from the "effective date" determined by the VA which is generally the date you filed your 21-526 or notice of seeking compensation. There are exceptions however. Without knowing more about your claim though I cannot say whether or not any of the exceptions would apply that would get you an earlier effective date.

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Answered on 10/17/08, 4:33 pm


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