Intent to File: what to do before the evidence hunt
What the action may protect, the one-year window, and the official VA path to get started.
What to do nextSecure the potential effective date first; organize the packet second.
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Source-first reporting on claims, compensation, state benefits, health, family, and life after the rating.
What the action may protect, the one-year window, and the official VA path to get started.
A permanent reference for veterans who want the official rate—not a stale number copied into a blog post.
Our briefs will separate the actual rule, who is affected, effective dates, and the practical next question.