Maine News Online
Government assistance programs mean well but are often full of complications and paperwork. The VA disability application process is no stranger to difficulties. The current backlog of compensation claims means new claimants may take months to years in order to see their benefits granted.
The Department of Veteran Affairs designed VA disability back pay to ensure that veterans were covered for the time they were waiting for compensation approval. While it doesn’t go back in time and make life easier, the back pay will pay out benefits from the effective date of the claim up to the date the benefits were granted. This can be life-changing for veterans who took on medical debt.