After the veteran submits the claim, the VA will gather all federal records identified, such as VA Medical Center records and the documents from the Social Security Administration. The VA will also send the applicant for a VA medical examination, if needed. How does FDC compare to a regular claim submission The main difference is that with a standard application, the VA is the one who tracks down most of your documentation and evidence. With the FDC, the veteran gathers as much documents as possible up front. The VA website describes the standard claim process this way: The VA is responsible for getting relevant records from any federal agency that you identify and authorize; The VA will make every reasonable effort to obtain relevant records not held by a federal agency that you identify and authorize. These may include: privately held evidence and information you tell them about (such as records from a private doctor or hospital) and/or records from state or local governments or current or former employers. The VA estimates that it takes an average of 175 days to gather evidence for a standard VA disability benefits claim. In contrast, the FDC form outlines the evidence that you need to submit. Usually, this is private treatment records. The veteran also notifies the VA precisely where other federal records exists, such as those with VA Medical Centers or the Social Security Administration. Depending on the type of military service, you may need to also assist in locating your service records. After the veteran submits the claim, the VA will gather all federal records identified, such as VA Medical Center records and the documents from the Social Security Administration. The VA will also send the applicant for a VA medical examination, if needed. How does FDC compare to a regular claim submission The main difference is that with a standard application, the VA is the one who tracks down most of your documentation and evidence. With the FDC, the veteran gathers as much documents as possible up front. The VA website describes the standard claim process this way: The VA is responsible for getting relevant records from any federal agency that you identify and authorize; The VA will make every reasonable effort to obtain relevant records not held by a federal agency that you identify and authorize. These may include: privately held evidence and information you tell them about (such as records from a private doctor or hospital) and/or records from state or local governments or current or former employers. The VA estimates that it takes an average of 175 days to gather evidence for a standard VA disability benefits claim. In contrast, the FDC form outlines the evidence that you need to submit. Usually, this is private treatment records. The veteran also notifies the VA precisely where other federal records exists, such as those with VA Medical Centers or the Social Security Administration. Depending on the type of military service, you may need to also assist in locating your service records. After the veteran submits the claim, the VA will gather all federal records identified, such as VA Medical Center records and the documents from the Social Security Administration. The VA will also send the applicant for a VA medical examination, if needed. How does FDC compare to a regular claim submission The main difference is that with a standard application, the VA is the one who tracks down most of your documentation and evidence. With the FDC, the veteran gathers as much documents as possible up front. The VA website describes the standard claim process this way: The VA is responsible for getting relevant records from any federal agency that you identify and authorize; The VA will make every reasonable effort to obtain relevant records not held by a federal agency that you identify and authorize. These may include: privately held evidence and information you tell them about (such as records from a private doctor or hospital) and/or records from state or local governments or current or former employers. The VA estimates that it takes an average of 175 days to gather evidence for a standard VA disability benefits claim. In contrast, the FDC form outlines the evidence that you need to submit. Usually, this is private treatment records. The veteran also notifies the VA precisely where other federal records exists, such as those with VA Medical Centers or the Social Security Administration. Depending on the type of military service, you may need to also assist in locating your service records.
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