The forms were designed specifically for the FDC program.  These six-page application forms include notification to applicants of all information and evidence necessary to “fully develop” and substantiate their claims.  With this notification, Veterans and their representatives can “fully develop” their claims before submission to VA for processing.                                                                                Along with the application and certification, Veterans must also submit all relevant and pertinent evidence to “fully develop” their claims.  A claim submitted as “fully developed” may still require some additional evidence to be obtained by VA, to include certain federal records and a VA medical examination.

VA provides compensation, pension, education, loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation, employment, and insurance benefits to Veterans and their families through 57 VA regional offices.                                                        Disability compensation is a tax-free benefit paid to a Veteran for disabilities that are a result of -- or made worse by -- injuries or diseases that happened while on active duty, active duty for training or inactive duty training.  Pension is a benefit paid to wartime Veterans with limited income, and who are permanently and totally disabled or age 65 or older.                                                                     For additional information, call VA’s toll free benefits number at 1-800-827-1000.                                       #   #   #

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