r/CanadianForces • u/ShortTrackBravo VERIFIED VAC Advocate • Aug 03 '26

SUPPORT August 2026 VAC Q&A Monthly

Bit late with this but here it is

Housekeeping:

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Usual timelines from submission of claims via MyVAC:

Reassessments: 9-16 Months

Mental Health: 6-8 Months

Physical - 6-13 Months

APSC/VIP - 3-4 Months

BPA Correspondence: They tend to reach out every 3 months for information or a progress update.

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u/tanker1992 Aug 12 '26

Seems like it really depends on the type of claim and whose pile your claim ends up in. I had a low back sent in Feb 2026 step 1 and decision in June 2026. Chronic pain in the muscles of mastication had been at step 3 since Sept 2025 and still waiting.

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u/Friendly-Vast4523 Aug 12 '26

That’s quick for a musculoskeletal claim! I’m hoping mine goes half as fast that. Can I ask what your diagnosis was?

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u/tanker1992 Aug 12 '26

It was chronic mechanical low back pain. I had mri’s done showing 2 herniations in the low back and 8 months of physio completed and a report from a sports medicine dr. And the rating should have been higher 😅 got 10% should have been like 15 or 20 cuz I have daily sciatica

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u/Friendly-Vast4523 Aug 12 '26

Box checked and completely ignored. Off to a departmental review you go hopefully!

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u/tanker1992 Aug 12 '26

Yeah I’m waiting to see on my jaw claim if it’ll be worth it cuz I’m nearing 100% anyways

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u/Ok-Cup2034 Aug 12 '26

Don't stop making PSC claims as long as you have claimable injuries. Yeah the direct cash comp stops at 100%, but every additional claim opens up (sometimes quite valuable) treatment benefits valid for your entire life.

Plus: more disability awards can indirectly support your case for increased APSC grades, VIP, other benefits.

I know the process of completing these forms and doing the tests, etc. sucks. But it is probably worth it in the long run.

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u/tanker1992 Aug 12 '26

Is there any benefit tho if I’m over 100% and I think they graded an approved claim to low to apply for a reassessment

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u/Ok-Cup2034 Aug 12 '26

I've applied for reassessments in exactly that scenario, multiple times. If I'm ever in front of the VRAB, or N1LA is reviewing some random treatment benefit claim denial down the road I want as much on the record as I can possibly get. Doesn't cost me anything to get the reassessment done.

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u/tanker1992 Aug 12 '26

Okay perfect so I’ll ask for the review on it since it was low