In Flexion: cue claim found out my claim has been in appeal status since 1994

The veteran seeks an effective date prior to December 5, 1973 for the grant of service connection for PTSD.Generally, the effective date of an award of a claim is the date of receipt of the claim or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.38 U.S.C.A. § 5110(a); 38 C.F.R. § 3.400.The effective date for an award of service connection shall be the day after separation from service or the dat ...Flexion