The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended the deadline for veterans and survivors applying for PACT Act backdated benefits claims to Monday.

The claims process will now begin with a standard intent to file form, 21-0966, that allows veterans to provide the necessary introductory information and inform the VA of their intent to file for ...

Review your intent-to-file and any records submitted in support of a claim by logging in to va.gov with an existing Login.gov, ID.me, DS Logon or My HealtheVet account.

Veterans can also submit an intent to file form or call the VA at 800-827-1000 to notify the administration of a veteran's intent to file.

Veterans who are not ready to file a disability claim can simply submit an intent to file by calling the VA at 800-827-1000. For more information, go to va.gov/PACT.

But under the new system, the clock won’t start until veterans submit standardized forms, including a new form signaling intent to file for benefits.

Call VA at 800-827-1000 & notify intent to file Email to: [email protected] (note: email must be received by 4 p.m. August 8, 2023) Contact your local Veteran County Service Officer.

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The VA is also standardizing the intent-to-file form — after veterans or survivors submit that form, they have one year to gather documentation and evidence for the claim.

The VA’s website encourages veterans to file by Aug. 9 to get back-dated benefits. “File your PACT Act claim by August 9 to be eligible for backdated benefits,” the website said.