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Thanks for the replies. One followup. If I begin filing 6 months out via Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD), can I submit that as a Fully Developed Claim? According to VA website it is supposed to be quicker. Any one tried that? I don't believe I have anything overly complicated and a quick decision which entitles me to disabled Vet preference points is much more in my interests than maximizing percentage. Even a finding a disability with 0% would get me the 10 points. Thanks again.

Thanks for the replies. One followup. If I begin filing 6 months out via Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD), can I submit that as a Fully Developed Claim? According to VA website it is supposed to be quicker. Any one tried that? I don't believe I have anything overly complicated and a quick decision which entitles me to disabled Vet preference points is much more in my interests than maximizing percentage. Even a finding a disability with 0% would get me the 10 points. Thanks again.

My question is about this line regarding proof to establish vet pref based upon service connected disability. "An official document, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of VA, or from a branch of the armed forces, certifying that the service member has a service-connected disability of 10% or more." That seems very general to me. I know when they complete you get something I think has been referred to as an "award letter." But can there be something issued before that final percent is determined if you have an (at least somewhat) obvious service connect disability? In other words, can there be an initial finding, and details can be worked later? Can a memo from someone serve as "an official document?" In my experience, it does. If that is true, who would need to sign it? The reason I ask is that I am preparing to separate and my conditional offer from Department of State is heavily dependent on 10 point disabled Vet preference. So for my personal situation, a statement that will secure that preference gives me employment stability and helps me keep my family fed. I am working with more than 180 days now, so there is some time for me to push it. But I feel I have better odds if I know EXACTLY what to ask for. Anyone here ever done anything like that? Thanks.