Disabled American Veterans
The Veteran's Administration (VA) operates a "Benefits Delivery at Discharge" program that assists service members with development of VA disability compensation claims prior to their discharge. This fosters continuity of care between the military and VA systems, and speeds up VA's processing of the application for compensation.
Under this program, active duty service members may file claims for residuals of mental and/or physical conditions that occurred while on active duty. Claims may be submitted as early as 180 days prior to separation or retirement, but not less than 45 days from separation or retirement.
The Disabled American Veteran's (DAV) Transition Service Officer housed in the Airman & Family Readiness Center will review your service medical records, accomplish appropriate applications, and submit your claim to the Salt Lake City VA Regional Office. You will then be scheduled for appropriate medical exams, your claim will be processed, and the VA will forward their rating decision to you as soon as possible after your separation from active duty.
The DAV Transition Service Officer briefs the VA "Benefits Delivery at Discharge" program at the Transition Assistance Program seminars to ensure that service members are aware of their VA benefits. The Service Officer can also provide guidance and applications for obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for VA Home Loan benefits.
Disabled American Vets
Veterans Administration