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VA Pre Discharge Program

VA Pre Discharge Program. Pre-Discharge Program. Purpose: Provide complete transition assistance to all service members May include all phases of disability claims processing from receipt of claim through examination and the rating process. December 2008. Pre-Discharge Program

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VA Pre Discharge Program

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  1. VA Pre Discharge Program

  2. Pre-Discharge Program • Purpose: Provide complete transition assistance to all service members • May include all phases of disability claims processing from receipt of claim through examination and the rating process December 2008

  3. Pre-Discharge Program • Types of Pre-Discharge Claims: Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)Quick Start • Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) December 2008

  4. Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) ClaimsServicemember must: Have 60-180 days remaining in service Submit a copy of service treatment records (STRs) or health treatment records Be available at point of separation to undergo VA exam(s) December 2008

  5. QUICK START CLAIMSThe Quick Start program serves Service members who do not qualify for BDD because they: • Have less than 60 days before separation/retirement • Are not available for VA examinations at the point of separation December 2008

  6. Pre-Discharge Program How to apply:Submit VA Form 21-526c, Pre-Discharge Compensation Claim, or other applicable forms • Provide original or copy of STRs • Provide known date of separation or retirement • Submit a permanent address, phone number, and email address December 2008

  7. Pre-Discharge Program • Service members can submit BDD or Quick Start packets anywhere VA accepts claims. • This includes: • VA Regional Offices • Intake sites on military installations • VA medical facilities • VA claim workshops • Veterans Service Organizations December 2008

  8. More information available at: www.vba.va.gov/predischarge December 2008

  9. Ft Campbell VA Representatives: MSC: Jose E Marrero Jr931 431-9479 MSC: Starlyn Wilfred931 431-4255

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