Va Claim Process

Go to your My VA dashboard.

Va claim process. Scroll down to the Track Claims section. After your exam the doctor will write up a report and send it to a VA claims processor to be added to your claim file. If youre wondering how long does a VA claim take this VA claim status process list with timelines is a great place to start. File a fully developed claim to get a faster decision on your VA disability compensation claim.

You can download and mail the completed form to your nearest VA regional office complete and submit online using eBenefits or call VA at 1-800-827-1000 to have a claim form mailed to you. Anonymously report Unemployment Insurance Fraud to the VEC by calling 1-800-782-4001. After you submit your claim an important part of the claim decision process may include a VA claim exam also known as a compensation and pension CP exam. Mail please allow mailing time plus one week for us to process and record receipt of your claim.

There youll see a summary of the latest status information for any open claims or appeals you may have. If you applied online with VONAPP Direct Connect you should see receipt in your list of Open Claims within one hour. This may help speed up the claim decision process so you can get your benefits sooner. Three steps make up our claims process.

You can file a claim up to 180 days before leaving the service. Well let you know when we receive your VA disability claim. If you file your claim online youll get an on-screen message from us after you submit the form. Your claim has been received by the VA.

According to information published on the VA website the average claims process time is approximately 125 days from the receipt of your application and supporting materials. Download VA Form 21-526EZ PDF Print the form fill it out and send it to this address. Youll find the link for this dashboard in the top right corner of the page once youre signed in. You can expect to wait a while when you file a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs VA.

If you file your claim on eBenefits youll see a notice from us in your claims list within about one hour of applying. During this process veterans are able to submit additional evidence for up to one year after filing their claims. We refer to the first claim you file for a disability as your original claim. The required forms to apply for VA disability compensation benefits are listed below.

If you have 180-90 days left on active duty you may be able to file a pre-discharge claim through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge BDD program. Before you file a claim understand each step and how you can best file and register for work. In the Standard Claim Process VA has more responsibility to obtain the information required to support veterans claims. As of December 2020 the average Fully Developed Claim took 1178 days to complete and issue the veteran a VA rating decision while the average Standard Claim took 1074 days.

A VA representative will then review your claim to determine if any additional information is needed. If you applied through the US. Department of Veterans Affairs Claims Intake Center PO Box 4444 Janesville WI 53547-4444. Your exam may be very short or it may last an hour or more.

With the Fully Developed Claims program you submit all the evidence supporting documents you haveor can easily getalong with your claim and go to any required medical exams. Pre-discharge Claim - VA Form 21-526c Pre-Discharge Compensation Claim. As a Veteran who may be planning to file or has recently filed a VA compensation or pension claim we know that you may have questions about the claim process and what to expect. Click on the View Status button for a specific claim.

How long will the exam take.