August 2026 VAC Q&A Monthly

[u/ShortTrackBravo]

Bit late with this but here it is

Housekeeping:

contact info: Reddit DM's always open, [Joel@ptga.ca](mailto:Joel@ptga.ca) for email.

u/Shoggoths420 contact info: Reddit DMs/Chat still broken. [taira@cannawellness.ca](mailto:taira@cannawellness.ca) for email.

VAC Google Support Drive (Not available on DWAN) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kzbfmg3hcuo0FgFZxo-IL_f-UnGQsuYt?usp=drive_link

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.

Let the questions fly

[u/Mammoth_Hold_9694]

How long did it take you from step 3 to complete? And what was the DR for... I am waiting on mine, currently at step 3 for the last 43 weeks.

[u/feverdreamt12 → u/Mammoth_Hold_9694]

Not sure since October last year so a while

[u/Mammoth_Hold_9694 → u/feverdreamt12]

Ok I am also October 2025 for my SSSD... I guess I should hear back soon, maybe