VAPre

Discharge Program

December 2008

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

Types of Pre-Discharge Claims: Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)Quick Start

Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

December 2008

–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 exam(s)

December 2008

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 separation

December 2008

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

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

More information available at:

www.vba.va.gov/predischarge

MSC: Jose E Marrero Jr931 431-9479

MSC: Starlyn Wilfred931 431-4255

Ft Campbell VA Representatives: