1. VA Pre Discharge Program

2. December 2008 Pre-Discharge Program Purpose: Provide complete transition assistance to all service members May include all phases of disability claims processing from receipt of claim through examination and the rating process

3. December 2008 Pre-Discharge Program Types of Pre-Discharge Claims: Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Quick Start Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)

4. December 2008 –Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Claims Servicemember must: Have 60-180 days remaining in service –Submit a copy of service treatment records (STRs) or health treatment records –Be available at point of separation to undergo VA exam(s)

5. December 2008 QUICK START CLAIMS The Quick Start program serves Service members who do not qualify for BDD because they: Have less than 60 days before separation/retirement Are not available for VA examinations at the point of separation

6. December 2008 Pre-Discharge Program How to apply: Submit VA Form 21-526c, Pre- Discharge Compensation Claim, or other applicable forms Provide original or copy of STRs Provide known date of separation or retirement Submit a permanent address, phone number, and email address

7. December 2008 Pre-Discharge Program Service members can submit BDD or Quick Start packets anywhere VA accepts claims. This includes: VA Regional Offices Intake sites on military installations VA medical facilities VA claim workshops Veterans Service Organizations

8. December 2008 More information available at: www.vba.va.gov/predischarge

9. MSC: Jose E Marrero Jr 931 431-9479 MSC: Starlyn Wilfred 931 431-4255 Ft Campbell VA Representatives: