(2022) How To Appeal VA Claim Effective Dates

If the VA grants your disability claim but assigns the wrong effective date, it can drastically reduce the retroactive benefits you receive. In this video, we explain how VA effective dates work, common mistakes the VA makes when assigning them, and how veterans can appeal to recover the back pay they deserve. Free Case Evaluation: https://www.hillandponton.com/free-ca... VA Disability Calculator: https://www.hillandponton.com/va-disa... About Hill & Ponton: https://www.hillandponton.com/about-us/ 00:00–00:45 What a VA effective date is 00:46–01:25 Why effective dates determine VA back pay 01:26–02:04 The general rule for VA effective dates 02:05–02:39 How an Intent to File protects your earlier date 02:40–03:16 Common VA mistake: using the C&P exam date 03:17–03:54 Example of VA assigning the wrong effective date 03:55–04:31 When TDIU effective dates should go back to the original claim 04:32–05:06 How to appeal an incorrect effective date 05:07–05:42 Why you must specify the rating in your appeal 05:43–06:23 Evidence that proves an earlier effective date 06:24–07:10 Medical records, lay statements, and opinions to win the appeal The content of this YouTube channel is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. You should not rely upon any information contained on this YouTube channel for legal advice. Viewing this YouTube channel is not intended to and shall not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Hill and Ponton, PA. Messages or other forms of communication that you transmit to this YouTube channel will not create an attorney-client relationship and thus information contained in such communications may not be protected as privileged. Hill and Ponton, PA does not make any representation, warranty, or guarantee about the accuracy of the information contained in this YouTube channel or in links to other YouTube channels or websites. This YouTube channel is provided "as is," does not represent that any outcome or result from the viewing of this channel. Your use viewing of this YouTube channel is at your own risk. You enjoy this YouTube channel and its contents only for personal, non-commercial purposes. Neither Hill and Ponton, PA, nor anyone acting on their behalf, will be liable under any circumstances for damages of any kind.