What if the VA effective date is wrong?

To fix an incorrect VA effective date, you can file a Higher-Level Review (HLR) using VA Form 20-0996. A higher-ranking VA member will review your case to determine if an error was made on your VA effective date. You can’t submit new evidence with a HLR.

VA Effective Date Back Pay
If there is a difference in time between your effective date and the date you actually begin receiving disability compensation, then you could be entitled to back pay.

In some cases, this could be thousands of dollars.

If you’re eligible for a massive back pay check, it’s most likely because you were wrongfully denied in the past.

For example, If a Vietnam veteran who correctly filed a claim in 1988 was wrongfully denied benefits, refiled in 2024 for the same disability, and won, they could be eligible for 44 years’ worth of back pay!

How is this possible? Because there is no ceiling when it comes to back pay. What the VA owes you is what you’ll get.

To put the icing on the cake, back pay is usually disbursed in a single lump-sum payment.

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