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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