Can You Make New Claims Within One Year After Discharge/retirement?

[pilgrim01]

I heard that you can make claims within one year after discharge/retirement even if you were not seen for the injury while in service. :) Is that a true statement? Also, what is the "presumptive period"? Thanks!

Edited May 19, 2009 by pilgrim01

[carlie]

pilgrim,

Yes I have personal experience.

Here's a claim for you to study as an example - it is not my claim

but it should help you understand.

http://www.va.gov/vetapp09/files1/0900626.txt

carlie

[pilgrim01]

pilgrim,

Yes I have personal experience.

Here's a claim for you to study as an example - it is not my claim

but it should help you understand.

http://www.va.gov/vetapp09/files1/0900626.txt

carlie

Thanks, carlie.

So, forgive my ignorance here, but a veteran can file for a disability award even if they were never seen for the injury while in service, as long as it is within the first 12 months from discharge. Am I Correct? Is so, are they hard to get?

[WHOLESALE]

You can claim anytime and the sooner the better.

I heard that you can make claims within one year after discharge/retirement even if you were not seen for the injury while in service. Is that a true statement? Also, what is the "presumptive period"? Thanks!

[Pete53]

If there is no evidence in your SMR's you will probably need a good Outside Medical Opinion that diagnoses and links to your service. The one year is a magic that allows you to win with less evidence so yes you should file yesterday