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Steps 1 to 3 |
Some veterans have reported
waiting 6 to 8 weeks for VAC to send them the forms for
their doctor to fill out. However, the most likely wait time
is 2 to 3 weeks
from the time you send in your disability claim |
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Step 5 |
This is where you can expect a
significant wait. Some veterans have reported that they
waited two years to get an initial decision on their claim.
However, currently you can expect to wait
9 to
14 months to get your decision. |
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Steps 6 to 9 |
If your claim is denied and
you decide to ask for a Review you can expect to wait
9 to 12 months to
get a hearing before VRAB. You will attend the hearing
either in person or by phone but your BPA Advocate will do
most of the talking. |
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Step 15 |
If your Review is successful
you will be given more forms to complete and once you return
this to VAC you can expect to wait
6 to 9 months to get a decision on your
assessment. |
A Review
Steps 6 to 9 |
If you calculate an assessment
based on the Table of Disabilities that is higher than the
assessment calculated by the VAC Disability Adjudicator,
then you will want to ask for a Review. This puts you back
at step 6 and another 9 to 12
months to wait. The good news is that
if VRAB increases your assessment then you're finished - no
more VAC. |
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Steps 10 - 11 |
If your VRAB Review was
unsuccessful you can ask for an Appeal. This is done by
written submissions that your BPA Advocate will submit on
your behalf. You can expect this will take
9 to 12 months to
get a decision. |
