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What to Do Before You Separate (Build Your Claim the Right Way)

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Most veterans try to build their claim after they get out. That’s already too late. Your claim is built while you are still in service.
The VA evaluates what is:
• Documented
• Diagnosed
• And consistent over time
If your condition is not clearly documented before separation, it becomes harder to establish later. Under 38 CFR Part 3, service connection depends on evidence of a current condition and an in-service event. Before separation, the focus is on building evidence patterns.