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April 25, 2025 • 9 mins

Confused about how the VA determines the effective date for your disability benefits? VA-accredited attorney Ed Farmer walks you through three essential exceptions to the VA's standard effective date rules and explains how these exceptions could put more money in your pocket.

In this episode, you'll discover: 💥 How you can get up to one additional year of back pay for increased rating claims  💥 Why filing within a year of discharge could mean earlier benefits 💥 How newly discovered service records can unlock years of retroactive payments 💥 Real-world examples that show these rules in action

Don't miss vital compensation because of common effective date mistakes. Whether you're filing, appealing, or reopening a case, this episode is packed with information every veteran needs.

Find this on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/6TDCzVzjl7I 

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Disclaimer: The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide only general information about the VA disability claims system. Every case is unique, and neither Edward M. Farmer nor VA Made Easy, LLC are providing legal advice for your specific VA case or legal matter. You should consult with a VA accredited attorney before relying upon any of the information presented here. The acts of making a comment or viewing information from VA Made Easy LLC’s YouTube channel do not create an attorney-client relationship. Case results are not guaranteed nor am I able to predict the outcome of any claims.

You can also find more information about my practice at: https://www.vetlawoffice.com   

 

 

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