Filing a Caim with the Veterans Administration for Benefits

November 5, 7:46 PMCharlotte Veteran's Health ExaminerGeorgia Higgins

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The VA can be a very difficult to navigate when applying for your disability benefits. However the first step is actually the simplest step possible.

1.  Call 1-800-827-1000
2.  Option: 1 for English
3.  Option: 2 benefits for Veteran
4.  Option: 3 (two types of disability)

•             Option 1: for Service Connected Disability (this is a medical condition/disability that occurred while in the service)
•    Option 2: for Pension (this is for a disability that occurred while not in the service) http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/pension/vetpen.htm
•    Option 3: Vocational Rehabilitation (this is for school)

An advisor will come on the line ask for the following information:

1. Name
2. Date of Birth
3. Branch of Service
4. Reason for Claim
5. Ask for your symptoms and the onset of the symptoms
6. Doctors you have seen and when
7. Have you ever been hospitalized for your disability, if so where and when

The advisor will take the information down all the information, and submit your claim. Within about two to three week a packet will arrive in the mail letting you know that, your claim is being process and if you have any additional information please fill out the forms and submit. Also included in the packet is a release this is in case you have seen private doctors.