Physical Evaluation Board Forum

Having been thru the VA system, which is different than PDES, I suggest you learn the system and handle your claim your self. The saying "Nobody cares about your claim as much as you do" is true. Also the VA system has a "Duty to assist". They have to tell you what they need when they need it. Since this is now the agency you will be dealing with for your disability from now on and your rating can go up as your conditions get worse over time, it is in your best interest to know the process inside and out.

There is another site that Jason and Maparker both comment at called VBN, Veterans Benefit Network, and it is more geared toward the VA.

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As the PEBFORUM is THE source for the DOD PDES, the VBN has alot of VA related info. I have used a combination of the two and see the experts like I said before (Jason and Maparker) comment on VBN also.

I have used DAV as my service org in the past, however, I now do my own VA work, and recommend you at least know how to do your own even if you have a service org do it so you know if it is being done correctly.

IF I can be of assistance feel free to PM me, however I am a rookie in comparison to others who will be more than willing to give advice.

And if all else fails........do what I do....yell JASON!!! HELP!!!!

Stu

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Thanks for the insight Stu. Although I am not out of the Army yet, I have been advised to start the VA process. After my post last night I went looking for other webs related to VA claims and found www.hadit.com
Many of the articles published on this site are claimed to be by various VA employees. They cover many of the items that need to be dealt with in a step by step format.

It seems as time goes on I need training at a slower pace. First place your toes in the shoe, next place your heal in the shoe, etc.

Thanks again!

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I too use HADIT, however I find myself at VBN more often, and use HADIT for harder issues, I do however make it to each of them everyday.

You should be able to find a benefit pamphlet about the VA program that lets you start the process while on active duty to get a head start, I can't remember the acronym, BDO, DBO, BOD?

Basically so your VA benefits start as soon as possilble upon discharge. I know at the FT Knox Central Exam station they have them right at the check in desk, and in the PEBLO's office.

Stu

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That program is BDD, Benefits Disability at Discharge.