VA says 'Don't Miss Out on BACKPAY!' | Intent to File | VA Disability & Pension | theSITREP

In this episode of theSITREP, Paul and Jim discuss VA's desire to remind Veterans and Dependents to complete their VA claims for VA Disability and VA Pension before the deadline. Over 300K Veterans and Dependents have submitted an Intent to File, but not completed their claim. VA says, "don't miss out on what you've earned and deserve. Submit your claim as soon as possible." For additional information and to see which benefits you or your family may qualify, visit the web links below.

Need an immediate answer or help with a situation regarding VA benefits? Call, 24/7, at 1-800-MyVA411 (698-2411)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For help finding a VA accredited VSO or lawyer, visit:

For National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, visit:

For information about Intent to File, visit:

For information about PACT Act, visit:

CHAPTERS

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:32 Intent to File VA Form 21-0966
00:00:53 Extra Backpay for VA Claims
00:01:22 Complete Your VA Claim and Get Your Benefits
00:01:38 Five Facts about Submitting VA Claim After Intent to File
00:02:07 300,000 Veterans and Dependents Have Unfinished VA Claims
00:02:19 Submitting a VA Claim is FREE
00:02:26 Don't be Scammed With Your VA Claim
00:02:38 How to Get Help with VA Claim
00:02:51 Closing Remarks

ABOUT VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is comprised of three different administrations:

(1) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Provides health care at 1,298 facilities, including 171 hospitals and 1,113 outpatient clinics, serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

(2) Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Provides a variety of benefits and services for Service Members, Veterans, and their families including compensation, pension and fiduciary, insurance, education, loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and more.

(3) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) - Provides burial space for Veterans and their eligible family members, and maintains national cemeteries as national shrines, sacred to the honor and memory of those interred or memorialized there.

DISCLAIMER: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this video, nor any media, products, or services they may provide.

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[Ghede_Nibo]

My PACACT claim just got approved at the beginning of the month and backdated to December 2023.
Thank you to everyone on this channel for I never would have filed without the information provided.

[hawgwildcastiron]

I was denied about 20 years ago for a shoulder injury and after watching how horrible was for my dad with the VA I never went back. Thinking about trying again since I heard it was better now.

[SpencerHarrisIII]

Great information shared in simple to understand language.

[Destroy]

thank you for keeping veterans informed

[mur]

When I was getting out of the AF in 1992 and went through the Transition Assistance Program briefings we had the county VSO as a speaker. Before he left we all had to schedule an appointment with him as part of the process. We then went to the hospital, signed out our records, went to his office and he went through them page by page and listed EVERYTHING we had been seen for in our career. Within a year I was 30% with several appeals that ended up taking another 12 years to get all the way through and ratings. I am surprised that in this day it isn't a standard operating procedure.

[TheStoneWhisperer]

I barely made the deadline last summer on Aug 2023, then I was finally able to submit all my evidence in Jan 2024 and my claim was approved mid-April! It takes time, but if you have a "CODED" claim (meaning a legitimate illness that is classified with a code by the VA), you have a VERY GOOD chance of an approval. It took 4.5 months roughly for the decision and I got back paid to Aug 2022! I owe much gratitude and appreciation to "California Veterans Services of Ventura" who assisted me in the application process! Thank you!!!

[ccct]

When I separated from the USAF, not one person even suggested that I go to the VA to get signed up or about any disability claims I could file (I've had tinnitus and sinusitis ever since I got out). It wasn't until I began watching these streams on youtube many years later that I was informed about what I was entitled to and what forms to use. I received 0% disability for my sinus issues (I worked in a paint shop) and am currently waiting to hear back after I turned in a supplemental claim on that and a claim on my tinnitus. Thank-you for your information!

[LelandSanders-zuft]

I love your podcast. I’ve been helping many of my brothers and sisters in arms. I’ve developed a pretty successful process for filing claims with them for free.

I’ve gotten them to download their service record and using specific pages regarding assignments and qualifications they develop a complete occupational exposure document and submit both with their other supporting documents with their claim. Makes it hard to be denied for a condition that can be traced directly to duty assignments and qualifications.

[jaydakang]

You guys are awesome and we appreciate you.

[Honey-czzq]

It is a blessing you all put out the information you do. Yet, for most of us older vets and those that are minorities things are not clear cut despite tragedy. My last appeal was filed in 2009 and is still being fought. I won my case on my own because what happened to me was off-the-chart. Yet, I only received one yr. of back-pay. The VA made me get another C&P years late in my case and only paid back until then. Sinful and painful.

[joshtomchick]

Damn where were yall 9 years ago when I got out 🤣 I JUST got my disability in September of 2022 after filing in September of 2021. I really wish I could get the compensation they owe me for all the crap I went through from 2015-2021 😑

[tomiossi]

Where was anyone when I got out in 1982. Only with encouragement from a shipmate did I receive a 10% disability at 62 years old that I should have applied for at 22 years old.

[stevenj]

I slipped in 1979 and cracked a disc in my back. I was assured when I signed the papers to get out that disability pay would be automatic. I was denied twice. But they accepted me on my first try for VA health care. I have back pain to this day. I had to retire early because I couldn't safely work with the pain 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[michaeldavenport]

Do you have to specify any or all of the disabilities on the intent to file form?

[brianoconnell]

Thanks bro . I was in serious dark stuff off books . 2 military records 2 va records . Verified .

[jameslittleton]

The VA screwed me when i got out in 2007. They said i was entitled to 0% because i could still walk. When i filed again last year i was able to get 70% that would have been nice for the 15 years before that.

[georgeford]

I was part of a PTSD group and they stopped meeting in 2014. I just got 10% in September of 2024. I started this process asking for records in 2003. I know i will never see any of that money. I constantly hurt knees and back. I've been having headaches every since boot camp. Nightmares and night sweats are just a few things I deal with day-to-day. When the military is done with you they mean just that.

[AlGoodman-ndze]

I was shot down in 1944 with injuries. I am working with Veterans Evaluation Services. We are now researching a disability given in 1946. Will let you know how it turns out. Other injuries do not seed to count. Good luck to us..

[NoLimitAlbumReviews]

I filed my claim in 11/2023 for the pact act and they gave me 50% for headaches, however for my sinuses "Rhinious" claim they said its pending. I got a call aaking was I in Bahrain or turkey during my development. Which I was. So hopfully they get me a rating for that because my sinuses can get really bad all throughtout the year.

[heidipatterson]

The VA gave me a CPAP but denied my claim saying it’s not diagnosed as sleep apnea and deemed it non service related. I went to my pcp and was told there’s nothing else she can do about it because it’s all been recorded in her notes. I also went to the VA claims rep and was told to get a diagnosis and new documentation to service connect it. I’m at a dead end here and don’t know what my next step should be. It’s so frustrating.