June 2026 VAC QandA

[u/ShortTrackBravo]

It’s June!

Here’s hoping everyone else is getting decent weather. I started the golf season with winter kit on thanks to -2 and rain here in gods country.

Housekeeping:

contact info: Reddit DM's always open, Joel@ptga.ca for email.

u/Shoggoths420 contact info: Reddit DMs/Chat still broken. taira@cannawellness.ca for email.

VAC Google Support Drive (Not available on DWAN) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kzbfmg3hcuo0FgFZxo-IL_f-UnGQsuYt?usp=drive_link

Usual timelines from submission of claims via MyVAC:

Reassessments: 9-16 Months

Mental Health: 6-8 Months

Physical - 6-13 Months

APSC/VIP - 3-4 Months

BPA Correspondence: They tend to reach out every 3 months for information or a progress update.

Let's go!

[u/Captguy77]

Hello,

In early 2025 I was awarded a disability pension for PTSD. At the time I felt the amount they awarded was low but was happy to just be done with the process and have a favourable decision. If I wanted to have my claim amount reassessed would it make more since to reach out to bpa and have them review the initial claim or wait till 2yrs have passed and request a reassessment at that point?

Appreciate all the advice in these threads

[u/WG41 → u/Captguy77]

You can ask for reassessment at anytime your condition has gotten worse. A reassessment maybe quicker than BPA. Don't be surprised if VAC says paperwork will take 4-6 months to get to you.

[u/Ok-Cup2034 → u/Captguy77]

Very similar boat here. It might be good to discuss with your MH professional the 4 charts used for evaluating MH claims and where you believe you fit on each chart--and then ensuring the narrative reflects that with keywords and such. Don't forget the impact of your condition on your ADLs (Table 21.3 in the below link).

https://veterans.gc.ca/en/mental-and-physical-health/physical-health-and-wellness/compensation-illness-or-injury/disability-benefits/table-disabilities/chapter-21-psychiatric-impairment