How do I go about filing a disability claim? There is nothing on the VA website to do so.

Posted on Dec 26, 2024

How do I go about filing a disability claim?

SSgt Gary Phillips

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There is nothing on the VA website to do so.

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Posted 9 d ago

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LTC Kevin B.

Posted 9 d ago

This old Command Post might be helpful. I'll post some others too.

https://www.rallypoint.com/command-post/vietnam-vets-filing-a-disability-compensation-claim

Vietnam Vets: Filing a Disability Compensation Claim | RallyPoint

Nothing is more frustrating than filing a VA disability compensation claim under the new “Fully Developed Claim (FDC)” system and only receiving a denial letter telling you that the military didn’t cause your disabilities. What do you have to do before filing a VA claim? I would suggest that you first look for a County Veterans Service Officer or National Service Officer that has been properly trained by the VA in disability claims preparation...

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LTC Kevin B.

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https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-advice-would-you-give-to-a-veteran-making-a-veterans-affairs-disability-claim

What Advice Would You Give To A Veteran Making A Veterans Affairs Disability Claim? | RallyPoint

As I left Active Duty, I thought If its any advice I could share with submitting your Veterans Affairs Disability Claim. Each persons is unique, but similar in the process as stated on your E-Benefits account. To the members on Active duty, please use your last two years wisely, as to get everything medically documented. It will save you a lot of time, with the VA. I have found MRIs/X-Ray/CAT Scans help out tremendously. Be proactive and note...

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LTC Kevin B.

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https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-long-does-it-take-to-to-process-a-disability-claim-after-you-left-the-military

How long does it take to to process a disability claim after you left the military? | RallyPoint

So i was stupid and waited until I got out to start a disability claim with the VA, how long does it normally take to even get a response from them? Ive been waiting about 2 months now and the only thing I've got back from them is a letter in the mail stating that my paperwork is being processed and that i shouldn't contact them about it. Is that normal? What should I do now?

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PO3 Joie Giles

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LTC Kevin B. - There is no estimated completion date or timeframe for a claim each veteran is different and each claim they all move through the process at different speeds

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SGT Lorenzo Nieto

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You have to be on your deathbed I have many disabilities due to agent orange it took over five years.

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LTC Trent Klug

Posted 8 d ago

I highly recommend contacting a Veteran Service Organization to start the process. I hope you have all your medical records already.

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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney

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Posted 9 d ago

#1..... https://www.va.gov/disability/how-to-file-claim/#content
#2.... https://www.usa.gov/benefit-finder/all-benefits
#3.... https://www.va.gov/contact-us/#call-us ~~ [login to see] ~Hours: 24/7
#4.... http://www.dav.org/victories-for-veterans
If you need an interpreter: Call [login to see] and select 0. We’ll connect you with a VA call center agent. Tell the agent that you want a language interpreter to join the call.
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