How the VA Handles Back Pay

EXTRA-FOR THE VETERAN OF THE VETERAN SHARE OF THE DAY

So you’ve had your claim approved but it’s been some time since you first filed for your disability benefits. The question now is, do you get back pay? And how far back will it go?

You had your claim accepted but it has been some time since you first filed for your disability benefits. The question now is, do you get back pay? And how far back will it go?

Yes, you will receive back pay determined by the length of time it took to process your claim from initial filing to decision. What and when to expect from that back pay, however, depends on a number of factors.

Knowing what to expect when filing your VA claim will help with expectations going forward.