Receive VA disability claim decisions in 30 days or less

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 10/25/2018 12:00 PM EDT

VA’s Decision Ready Claims Program is the fastest way to process a claim. Get Started

If you’re submitting a claim for an increase in disability compensation, you need to know about VA’s Decision Ready Claims (DRC) Program. Using this program, VA will deliver your decision within 30 days or less of when the claim is received.

Here are the DRC steps to expedite your claim decision:

Appoint and work with an accredited Veteran Service Organization.
Gather all relevant and required evidence to support your claim, such as military service records and medical exams.
Attend a VA claim exam, if needed.
Submit your claim.

In addition to claims for increases, the DRC program covers certain claims related to direct, presumptive and secondary service connections. Surviving spouses can file certain claims under DRC, and transitioning service members can file pre-discharge claims less than 90 days from leaving the military.

Learn more about DRC by visiting Explore.VA.gov or click the button below for information on all VA benefits.

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