This episode discusses the process of receiving VA disability payments after retirement. The conversation covers topics such as utilizing the DAV for VA claims, submitting a BDD claim, scheduling medical appointments, checking the VA claim status, receiving VA disability payments, logging in to VA.gov, using VA mobile apps, storing important documents, prioritizing oneself during transition, filling out VA claim forms, and seeking assistance from VSOs. The hosts emphasize the importance of prioritizing oneself during the transition process and recommend reaching out to veteran service organizations for guidance and support.
Takeaways
Utilize the DAV or other veteran service organizations to navigate the VA claim process.
Submit a BDD claim to expedite the VA rating process before retirement.
Schedule medical appointments within the designated timeframe to stay within the BDD claim timeline. Check the VA claim status regularly and communicate with the VA for updates.
Store important documents digitally for easy access and use VA mobile apps for additional resources. Prioritize oneself during the transition process and seek assistance from VSOs for guidance and support.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and VA Disability Payment
02:16 Utilizing the DAV for VA Claim
03:44 Submitting the BDD Claim
04:41 Scheduling Medical Appointments
06:04 Retirement and Checking VA Claim Status
07:30 Receiving VA Disability Payment
08:30 Storing Important Documents
12:17 Checking VA Disability Rating
13:38 Logging in to VA.gov
16:13 VA Mobile Apps
19:45 Importance of Document Storage
23:03 Prioritizing Yourself during Transition
27:25 Filling Out VA Claim Forms
31:46 Assistance from VSOs
39:12 Community Resources and Conclusion
Links:
🔗 https://va.gov
🔗 https://id.me
🔗 https://mobile.va.gov/appstore
🔗 https://www.google.com/drive/
🔗 https://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/vba-21-526ez-are.pdf
🔗 https://www.dav.org/
🔗 The Military Retirement Group Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/981767756191573/
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