WHAT CAN YOU FILE USING THE INTENT TO FILE? #va #benefits #compensation #veterans #claim DIC PENSION

WHAT CAN YOU FILE USING THE INTENT TO FILE? #va #benefits #compensation #veterans #claim DIC PENSION

Your intent to file a VA claim
Find out how to notify us of your intent to file a claim for VA disability, pension, or DIC benefits.

When you start your disability application (or Supplemental Claim) online, it notifies us automatically of your intent to file
If you start filling out a claim form (or Supplemental Claim) online for disability benefits, we’ll reserve a potential start date for your benefits. You don’t need to call us or submit a separate intent to file form.

Note: This automatic intent to file doesn’t apply to online claims for pensions or DIC (Dependency and Indemnity Compensation) benefits.

Get an intent to file form to download
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What’s an intent to file?
An intent to file sets a potential start date (or effective date) for your benefits. If you notify us of your intent to file, you may be able to get retroactive payments (payments for the time between when you submitted your intent to file and when we approved your claim).

You can notify us of your intent to file if you plan to file a claim or a Supplemental Claim for these types of benefits:

Disability compensation
Pension benefits
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
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How do I notify VA of my intent to file?
You can submit an intent to file form or call us at 800-827-1000 to notify us of your intent to file. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.

If you want to notify us by submitting the form, download and fill out an Intent to File a Claim for Compensation and/or Pension, or Survivors Pension and/or DIC (VA Form 21-0966).

Download VA Form 21-0966 (PDF)

Mail your completed form to this address:

Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
PO Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444

Or, you can choose to bring your completed form to a VA regional office near you.

Find a VA regional office near you

If you need help submitting your intent to file, work with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or accredited representative.

Get help from an accredited representative

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How long do I have to file my claim after I notify VA of my intent?
After you notify us of your intent to file, you have 1 year to complete and file your claim.

[MrFixIt]

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[OldFortBragg]

I used the NC State Veterans Affairs Office to file an intent to file. It was delivered to VA the same day. I am at 90% disability but with unimplementability claim and paid at 100%. I applied 3 more service-connected claims that should rise me to 100%. Now have a Veterans Evaluation Service letter for an appointment. Basically, an exam for the 3 claims.

[stcyr]

Good morning Sergeant. Present for Formation!
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[coachannvoogd]

Thank you so much for your videos! My Dad turned in his PACT ACT intent to file on Aug. 8, 2023. The Texas Veteran's Commission helped us file a claim Dec 2023. He did his first C&P exam in Feb 2024, and they have back paid him to Dec 2023. He has another C&P exam this Thursday. Will they back pay him till Aug 2022...or will it only be Dec 2023?

[elks]

Thanks for putting out info for the masses.

[fatratz]

I filed my intent by phone and had a letter in the mail confirming within a week

[ravenlorans]

So according to Sooo Many other channels like yours, We were suppose to get between another $500 and $1, 500 COLA Payment Today, Dec 15th 2023... It's After 9am Here where I live and NOTHING Changed in my Bank Account...

[lylefollmer]

I filed a claim and was denied direct service connection, how would I go about filing this same claim as a secondary instead?

[cweb]

I am 100 p&t, the va is looking at tbi, plus send ear aid masker, how ould I get this service connected

[geilkindmachen]

Why would I appeal it? Why not HLR it, loose then just supplemental, gaining an additional 12 months to build evidence?

[Iambrandon]

Will increases be covered by intent to file?

[richardhogeland]

can you have different claims for itf, increases mixed with supplemental that has expired

[zackiinu]

QUESTION: My initial claim is currently pending rating decision (Step 5). I have 1 more thing that I would like to claim. Can I submit a new ITF for the new thing now or do I have to, or should I, wait until my initial claim has been fully processed?

[lindapagan]

I did an intent to file called and there was a problem with it my spouse was not in California when he passed. My spouse was 100% Disabled Vietnam veteran with Agent orange exposure we were not in the same state, I believe the person who was with him at the time has her own income. I do not

[paullunkes]

LTC Greenberg says NO to using an intent to file! Veteran service and sacrifice is nothing but a career stepping stone for Greenberg and his ring knocking ilk at the Point. Duty, honor, country!

[thyme]

I would send a certified letter with a signature receipt, too much error risk for computer systems and humans randomly answering the phone with zero accountability.

[davidcboyce]

If I have a claim for a few things already that have been rated, and I have a new issue I want to claim, do I need to submit a new intent to file?

[lauraleecurran]

@veteransinfotap Does the Intent to File start the clock only for the conditions you immediately file for within the 12 month period or does it include claims filed after that? Or do you need to (or should you) submit a new Intent to File after you make a claim for any new or secondary conditions you may be submitting after that?

[Reconnoiterer]

Would you recommend VA guardian? If not who would you use if you were refilling for a higher rate?
I’m at 90 now and living off my benefits and I’m terrified to ask for more because I’ve heard they can take away as well
Thanks for the work !

[brandolifts]

can you open an intent to file if you have a claim that's currently being processed? The VA website won't let me open an intent to file right now for some reason