Transcript U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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
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Pre-Discharge Program
Types of Pre-Discharge
Claims:
Benefits Delivery at
Discharge (BDD)
Quick Start
Integrated Disability
Evaluation System (IDES)
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–Benefits Delivery at
Discharge (BDD) Claims
Servicemember 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
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exam(s)
QUICK START CLAIMS
The 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
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separation
Pre-Discharge Program How to
apply:
Submit VA Form 21-526c, PreDischarge 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
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address
Pre-Discharge Program
Service members can submit BDD or
Quick Start packets anywhere VA
accepts claims.
This includes:
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VA Regional Offices
Intake sites on military installations
VA medical facilities
VA claim workshops
Veterans Service Organizations
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More information available
at:
www.vba.va.gov/predischarge
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Ft Campbell VA Representatives:
MSC: Jose E Marrero Jr
931 431-9479
MSC: Starlyn Wilfred
931 431-4255