How long after discharge can you apply for disability?

How long after discharge can you apply for disability?

You can file a claim up to 180 days before leaving the service: If you have 180-90 days left on active duty, you may be able to file a pre-discharge claim through the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program. This may help speed up the claim decision process so you can get your benefits sooner.

What is the effective date of my VA disability claim?

If we get a claim within one year of the date of a Veteran’s death, the effective date is the first day of the month in which the Veteran died. If we get a claim more than one year after a Veteran suffered an injury, their injury got worse, or they died, the effective date is the date we get the claim.

Is VA disability pay retroactive?

To compensate for the months or years veterans must go without compensation, the VA grants retroactive awards. Generally, you are eligible for back pay from the first day of the month following your “effective date” for benefits. In most cases, your effective date is when the VA received your disability application.

Can I get an advance on my VA disability check?

A disabled veteran loan provides veterans who were discharged under honorable conditions with cash for anything, whether it is to upgrade to a handicap accessible vehicle, or to repay old high-interest loans through consolidating the debt. Borrowers can even use a single loan for multiple purposes.

Can I get a loan on my disability back pay?

2/3 of all initial disability applications get denied! The emergency advance payment is like a loan; you must pay it back with your presumptive disability checks from SSI. You also may be able to get a loan through your state’s Interim Assistance (IA) program if you are likely to qualify for SSI.

Can I borrow money against my VA disability?

Available to military service members and their families, VA personal loans provide funds you need within days. The personal loan options at VA Financial have low, fixed interest rates as low as 5.99% APR. Also, these loans offer long term loan periods of your choosing, between 1 and 5 years.

Can I buy a house on VA disability?

Grants for Disabled Veterans A disabled veteran may be able to purchase a home with a fee-free VA loan, but if the home also needs accessibility modifications, the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grant and the Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant are available to help.

How do I check my VA disability compensation?

1. Resources and support.
2. Call us. 800-698-2411.
3. Visit a medical center or regional office. Find a VA location.