What is the rule on the effective date of a claim?
When the Veterans Affairs finds that a veteran is entitled to cash benefits, it will assign an effective date for when these begin. Pursuant to 38 C.F.R. 3.400 (2), the effective date of VA disability compensation benefits for direct service connection is the [d] ay 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. See 38 U.S.C. 5110(a). VA MATH 92. I have three injuries rated at 10, 30 and 50 percent. Why arent I paid a for 90% disability? In VA math, your total disability is calculated as follows: 10% of 100% = 10% (100% – 10% = 90%) 30% of 90% = 27%; (90% – 27% = 63%) 50% of 63% = 31.5%; now, add together 10% + 27% + 31.5% = 68.5%, rounded UP to 70%. (*Note, .5 and above rounds UP; .4 and below rounds DOWN.) Try calculating total disability ratings using the following 2 examples: Veteran #1 has: Bronchial Asthma: 30 %
