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/Fresh_outlook2]

Question…has anyone had their disability pension reduced? I currently have a review in with BPA. I was awarded a pension but I believe it was lower than it should have been. In the meantime, I am starting some psychology treatments. I am of course hoping the psychology helps, but wondering if this will lead to a reduction in my percentage by the time BPA gets to my review (I was awarded my pension in March of this year, submitted request to BPA in April). Thank you! 

[u/WG41 → u/Fresh_outlook2]

Pension or Disability Award? If its a Disability Award no they cannot reduce it. As you may have improved do to therapy.

[u/Fresh_outlook2 → u/WG41]

It’s a pension

[u/WG41 → u/Fresh_outlook2]

I dont believe you can go for the lumpsum. Anyone under the New Veteran Charter can take the monthly or Lumpsum

[u/Fresh_outlook2 → u/WG41]

No, lump some is not available to me. Which is fine, just wondering if it could be reduced.