Jan 12, 2024 · The BDD program allows Service members to apply for VA disability compensation benefits between 180 to 90 days prior to separation. This timeframe permits VA to review …

Jan 17, 2024 · To file a Benefits Delivery at Discharge claim, you can do one of the following: Submit your application and service treatment records online using eBenefits. Visit your local …

Dec 8, 2023 · If you’re on active duty and believe you have a service-connected disability, find out how to file a pre-discharge claim for VA disability benefits. You can file through the Benefits …

Jun 9, 2023 · If you’re a service member filing a disability compensation claim online through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program, you must submit a Separation Health …

Jan 12, 2024 · To file a BDD claim for VA disability compensation, you should: Know your separation date; File claim between 180 and 90 days prior to separation; Provide a copy of …

Mar 24, 2025 · The BDD program allows veterans to avoid the often months-long wait for benefits after discharge. You must meet strict eligibility criteria for BDD and file all necessary …

Starting April 1, you will be required to complete and submit the Part A Self-Assessment of a new Separation Health Assessment (SHA) with your BDD or IDES application. The SHA is a single …

Instructions and the form can be found here. NOTE: If you do not meet the BDD claim criteria, you may still file your VA claim prior to discharge at . VA.gov. BDD PROCESS / SUBMITTING A …

Service members who are separating and plan to file for disability can file their claim before separation. This is done through the Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Delivery at Discharge...

The Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Program allows a servicemember to apply for disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prior to retirement or …