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« on: February 10, 2011, 06:20:56 PM » |
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I've been reading on the forum about sending the VA a notice of intent to file for A&A benefits?? Is this something that is necessary? I've got my mom's application almost complete (just waiting for the letter from the ALF) but I never sent a notice of intent to file? Did I miss a step?
Also, where exactly do I send my application (after making copies and sending it return receipt of course!) if my mom lives in NY?
Thanks!
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vetadmin
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2011, 07:24:16 PM » |
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No, you did not miss a step. That is usually done when it is going to take quite a bit of time to gather all the necessary documents.
You need to mail to:
Philadelphia Pension Maintenance Center
Veterans Administration
5000 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Good luck with the process.
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Caroliso
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2011, 09:35:05 PM » |
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I have just found this site and started to dig into the process of applying for benefits for my Vet dad. I am going to have to obtain his service record, among other things. Should I file an Intent to file form?
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« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2011, 10:30:13 PM » |
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If it is going to take you a bit to do that, then yes, it will start the clock on the claim for you.
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Caroliso
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2011, 11:21:24 AM » |
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If it is going to take you a bit to do that, then yes, it will start the clock on the claim for you.
is there a time frame below which it doesn't make sense to file the Intent paperwork? I'm not sure how long it was take to gather things together but I think at least a couple to three months. Thanks. |
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Caroliso
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2011, 06:31:03 PM » |
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Thank you. Please advise on signatures. My dad has dementia and his signature is unrecognizable, and he would not necessarily understand what he was signing. Should I just have him sign whatever way he can? |
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2011, 06:44:42 PM » |
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Hold his hand so he can make an "X" and have it witnessed.
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Caroliso
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2011, 07:53:51 PM » |
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Hold his hand so he can make an "X" and have it witnessed.
Meaning the witness signs next to the X for the VA to see, or I get a written statement from the witness, or I just know who it is in case i'm asked? |
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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2011, 07:56:06 PM » |
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Whoever witnesses it needs to sign next to the "X".
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Caroliso
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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2011, 08:00:15 PM » |
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Whoever witnesses it needs to sign next to the "X".
Thank you very much. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2011, 08:00:56 PM » |
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You're welcome!
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Caroliso
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« Reply #12 on: March 01, 2011, 11:34:16 AM » |
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also, where do I send the Intent to File form, and later on, the application? My Dad lives in Massachusetts.
Thanks.
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« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2011, 01:01:43 PM » |
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Philadelphia Pension Maintenance Center
Veterans Administration
5000 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19101
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