BDD Requirements

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Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Quick
Start Comparison BDD and Quick Start allows
Service members to apply for VA disability
compensation prior to separation, retirement, or
release from active duty or demobilization/deactiv
ation
BDD Requirements Must be received by VA 60-180
days prior to separation/retirement Must
complete an application for Compensation and or
Pension Must have a known separation date,
retirement, release from active duty or
demobilization/deactivation date Must submit
service treatment records Must complete all
phases of VA/DoD medical exam before departing
point of separation Goal Decisions within
60 days of release from Active Duty
Quick Start Requirements Must be received by VA
1-59 days prior to separation/retirement Must
complete an application for Compensation or
Pension Must have known separation, retirement,
release from active duty or demobilization/deactiv
ation date Must submit service treatment
records Service member is contacted by VA to
scheduled medical exam Allows NG Reserves to
file claim during demobilization briefings
(continue claim process after returning home
Goal Have benefits payments begin more
quickly