When the evidence clearly establishes an exact onset date, enter that date.
When the evidence does not establish an exact onset date, but establishes disability
before the end of the RP, and a more precise date is not material, enter the first
day of the earliest month and year that the evidence of record can establish the individual
as disabled.
When the medical evidence is inconclusive as to an exact onset date but clearly show
disability commenced at least:
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a.
Twelve months for a CDB-D claim (based upon NH disability entitlement) prior to the
month in the filing date; or
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b.
Six months for a CDB-R claim (based upon NH retirement entitlement) prior to the month
in the filing date; and
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c.
Within the RP; then
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•
Establish onset on the first day of the 12th month before the month in the filing
date (for a CDB-D claim) or
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Establish onset on the first day of the 6th month (for a CDB-R claim) before the month
in the filing date, to permit full retroactivity of benefits.