When applying for VA Disability Bennies

[logan3110]

Originally Posted by Stopp700

Logan: It says that you are VA Case worker. Go ask one of your coaches. I am confident in what I say about the effective date of your claim goes back to the day after you ETS as long as you file with in a year of ETSing. I will get a reference when I go back to work next Tuesday for you.

No need, I just found this (excerpt from attachment):
(i) Direct service connection (§3.4(b)). Day following separation from active service or date entitlement arose if claim is received within 1 year after separation from service; otherwise, date of receipt of claim, or date entitlement arose, whichever is later. Separation from service means separation under conditions other than dishonorable from continuous active service which extended from the date the disability was incurred or aggravated

You, sir, are correct. I am texting the missus right now to have her make a warm humble pie.
No, I'm not a VA employee. I'm sure about that one.