Benefits Due at Discharge (BDD) ?
Hi to all! Just wondering if knew what the rules are regarding this program....I applied under this program but it did not change the any payment dates (still had to wait two months) for compensation....
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ADnick, Welcome to VBN. It's not a gimmick at all. The program gets your claim(s) started much earlier than those who don't use it. Once you're out you need to get your DD-214 to the regional office...
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Thanks for the welcome, and for all the work that goes into making this site an outstanding resource....Back to BDD thought: I don't want to be rude to anyone working within the VA system, they...
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YOU had to wait in the military and you have to wait for VA too....
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ADNick wrote: I don't want to be rude to anyone working within the VA system, they certainly are serving their country and all veterans, but BDD should be the norm not the exception. Furthermore,...
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I have a better understanding of the process now, that's why I'm laying it out for my local Congressman.....I know it's a small issue compared to some, but changes come slowly and mostly in small...
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ADNick wrote: I have a better understanding of the process now, that's why I'm laying it out for my local Congressman.....I know it's a small issue compared to some, but changes come slowly and mostly...
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And whatever you do, don't get married on leap year, current M21-1MR guidance doesn't allow VA to pay you for 4 years....LOL
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Cruiser sez: "That way you don't have to suffer the ordeal of being married without at least getting a few dollars for it." That is funny.....
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TPGUSMC wrote: Cruiser sez: "That way you don't have to suffer the ordeal of being married without at least getting a few dollars for it." That is funny..... And make sure that She has YOUR KIDS...on...
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My husband just retired from the army after 23 years and used this program. Was wondering if you have actually received any payments as of yet and did you receive back pay? We were told the back pay...
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Armywife, Welcome to VBN. The term BDD is a misnomer. All the program does is give the retiree a head start on the process by allowing for the claim to be filed while still on active duty. This can...
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Actually it is the month following your retirement month. Found out the hard way. Retired Oct. 12th, was not paid Oct. 12th-Nov. 12th. I thought it was a mistake but that is how they do it. If you're...
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Was your first payment by check or direct deposit? Did you get your letter stating you would be paid/mailed a payment within or at end of 15 days? Thanks for your info. Still get different answers...
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The benefits (medical, ect..) start the day following separation/retirement...As a previous poster stated, payment starts 30 days after the benefits start date, so it's really 60 days before the first...
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1st payment was direct deposit, within 30 days of award decision date
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Hi! I was wondering if anyone that put a VA claim with BDD has tried to put in any additional claims? I put in my BDD claim and then was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia before separating from the AF in...
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Hello AllI medically retired with over 20 years active duty, veteran of The Gulf War and OIF/OEF, I started my BDD claim the 05th of August 2009 and Medically Retired 04 october 2009, I had faxed my...
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Rifleman69 wrote: I do understand that mine is a complex claim and it may take longer but they shouldnt quote a timeline and then make excuses when they cant deliver on it. Keep in mind that the...
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