THE COMPLETE BDD FIELD GUIDE
A step-by-step system for preparing, filing, and completing your BDD claim before separation.
BDD Blueprint gives you one clear mission at a time—from one year before separation through your final VA decision.
YOUR BDD CLAIM: START TO FINISH
- Prepare before the 180-day filing window
- Organize records, statements, forms, and evidence
- Build a complete condition list
- Prepare for SHA and C&P exams
- Navigate SkillBridge, terminal leave, overseas exams, and delayed records
Instant digital access • Veteran-built • Updated official resources
Independent educational resource • No guaranteed outcomes
YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PIECE YOUR BDD CLAIM TOGETHER.
MISSED FILING WINDOWS
The BDD window is limited to a specific period before separation.
DELAYED OR MISSING RECORDS
Medical, dental, Behavioral Health, and civilian records may take time to locate.
OVERLOOKED CONDITIONS
Years of pushing through injuries and symptoms can make important details easy to forget.
CONFUSING FORMS AND EVIDENCE
Submitting evidence does not always mean the condition itself was formally claimed.
EXAM AND TRANSITION CONFLICTS
SkillBridge, terminal leave, relocation, overseas assignments, and multiple examinations can overlap.
HELP MAY NOT MATCH YOUR TIMELINE
Accredited VSOs and representatives can be valuable, but appointment availability may vary. Your separation timeline continues while you wait.
BDD BLUEPRINT PUTS THE PROCESS IN ONE CLEAR ORDER SO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO, WHEN TO DO IT, AND WHAT TO CONFIRM BEFORE MOVING FORWARD.
ONE CLEAR ROADMAP
ONE MISSION AT A TIME
EARLY PREPARATION THROUGH DECISION
NO ONE KNOWS YOUR SERVICE, YOUR HEALTH, AND YOUR HISTORY BETTER THAN YOU.
BDD Blueprint helps you turn that knowledge into a complete, organized, and accurate claim.
START BEFORE THE FILING WINDOW OPENS
If you are within one year of ETS, EAS, retirement, or separation, you can begin following BDD Blueprint now.
You cannot submit a BDD claim until you have between 180 and 90 days remaining on active duty. But the months before that window give you time to organize your records, review your health history, schedule appropriate care, and prepare for the filing process.