Filing multiple VA claims? Don’t wait—file them all at once. A veteran asked: “If I file some claims now and others later, will they all keep the same intent-to-file date?” 👉 Here’s the truth: ✅ Only the first claim(s) you file after an intent-to-file (ITF) get that protected date. Any claim filed later gets a new effective date. ✅ Example: File PTSD in January → effective date = January. File back claim in June → effective date = June, not January. ✅ That’s why you should always file every cla

4.9K views · 98 reactions | In this episode of theSITREP, Chief Christie explains the process of applying for VA health care. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook