Ing to the VA website, in April of 2022, the average number of days to complete a disability-related claim was 152 days which is nearly 5 months. In our experience, it can take anywhere from months to a year or longer for an application to be approved.
A Statement in Support of Claim will ask for your full name, Social Security number, birth date, contact information, and VA file number. Include your service details. Include your military branch, enlistment dates, and any deployments. Outline your disability.
What is the Hardest VA Claim to Get? Mental Health Conditions (e.g., PTSD, Depression) ... Sleep Apnea. Tinnitus and Hearing Loss. Military Sexual Trauma (MST) ... Chronic Pain Without a Clear Diagnosis.
The VA Claim Process with Timelines by Step VA Claim StepDescriptionTimeline Step #1: Claim Received The VA acknowledges receipt of your disability claim. 7 to 14 days Step #2: Under Review The VA reviews your claim to ensure all necessary information is included and understands the specifics of your case. 14 to 30 days6 more rows •
Submitting an electronic dependency claim through eBenefits allows VA to make a decision on your claim in as little as 48 hours. Simply log into eBenefits and click “Add or Remove Dependent” under the Apply section.
Dependency claims are made by immediate or close relatives of the deceased who have been deprived of their support and services. It is a compensation claim, not for the deceased but for their family after death.
Tinnitus, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, scars, and presumptive disorders are frequently approved VA disability claims.
The Decision Ready Claim (DRC) Program is the fastest way to get your VA claim processed. With the DRC Program, you can get a decision on your claim within 30 days by working with an accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO).
The Top Ten Most Commonly Approved VA Claims: Tinnitus. Hearing Loss. Limitation of Flexion, Knee. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Lumbosacral or Cervical Strain (Back Pain) Scars, General. Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve. Limitation of Range of Motion of the Ankle.