The VA wants as many potential beneficiaries as possible to file claims -- or formally declare their intent to do so -- by Aug. 9 in hopes of backdating their benefits all the way to the earliest ...

“If anyone has toxic exposure related conditions they should apply and submit an Intent to File prior to the deadline. If the conditions are granted as service connected for toxic exposure they ...

Those who notified the VA of their intent to file a claim by Aug. 14, 2023, are eligible to have their benefits backdated to the day Biden signed the law, Aug. 10, 2022.