The FDC Fully Developed Claim program is the fastest way to process your VA pension claim, and there is no risk of you participating in it. Simply submit all of your evidence, or supporting documents, when you file your claim.
y If you file a claim in the FDC program and we decide that there are additional documents that we need to decide your claim that is appropriate in that case
We will remove your claim from the FDC program and process it as a standard claim.
ok y If I claim non-service pension benefits?
Served on active duty for any length of time during a period of war and was discharged due to a service-related disability
yes
Did you start active duty before September 8, 1980?
not
Did you start active duty after September 7, 1980?
yes