can file their claim ProgramRequirementsTo eligibleforBDDServicemembersmustKnowtheir separation dateFile HowYouGetStartedApplyonline at VAgov You will need to create anaccountif you do not have ID: 937442
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BenefitsDeliveryDischargeBenefitsDeliveryDischarge(BDD)ProgramService members who are separating and plan to file for disability compensation can file their claim ProgramRequirementsTo eligibleforBDD,Servicemembersmust:Knowtheir separation dateFile HowYouGetStarted?Applyonline at VA.gov . You will need to create anaccountif you do not have one ou can access the How to file a VA disability claim portal at https://www.va.gov/disability/howfileclaim/ . By filing your BDD Claim on VA.gov, yourclaimwill be processed faster and more efficiently.Include the followingyourclaim: Any records, personnel or other,documentingthe injuries, illnesses or events that contributedto yourservicerelateddisabilityA copy of your STRsfrom the current period of service. Note: if you have electronic service treatment records, contact your local BDD intake site toreceiveinstructionshow to sendthemsecurely.Refer to the What Else Should You Know? section below for more information about STRs DentalrecordsMentalhealthrecords,ifapplicableMarriage Certific
ate/DivorceDecrees(forselfandspouse)Birthcertificate(forspouseanddependentchildren,applicable)Direct Deposit Information (account number, name of financial institution androutingor transit numberare requiredfordirectdeposit)FormMember-4 Service-2 Copy, all periodsserviceto include current period of service once issuedYou can also fill out and mail VA Form 21526EZ, “Application for DisabilityCompensation and Related Compensation Benefits.” Access this form athttps://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA526EZARE.pdf . Submityour complete applicationand any additionalpaperrecordsand evidenceto: Department of Veterans AffairsClaimsIntake Center Box Janesville, WI 53547 If you need further assistance, visit your local VA egional ffice or BDD IntakeSite.You can find the closest location on the locatordirectory at https://www.va.gov/find locations call800MyVA411 (2411 2 WhatElseShouldYouKnow?ServicememberswhonotmeettheBDDrequirementscansubmit a claimthroughtheFullyDeveloped Claimprogramthe Standard Claim Process.When prepari
ng to transition you will probably want a complete set of your STRs for your own records, in addition to submitting to VA as part of your BDD claim. As applicable, copies of STRs should include:Military entrance physical and all periodic health assessmentsInpatient and outpatient recordsMilitary and private medical documentsTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) recordsBehavior Health recordsDental ecordsIf you are determined ineligible to participate in the BDD program,consult with your nearest Military Treatment Facility (MTF) to obtain your separation health assessmentLearn more here: https://www.health.mil/SHPE . HowCanYouGetMoreInformation?Usethefollowingresourcformoreinformation:ontact your local Transition Assistance Program ffice on your military installation attendbenefitsbriefings andlearnhowinitiateyourclaimCallVA’stollfreenumber:MyVA411 (800Visit the BDD website athttps://www.va.gov/disability/howfileclaim/when file/predischargeclaim/ VisitMilitaryOneSource athttps://www.militaryonesource.mil/ UpdatFebruary 2 3