Every day, service members are stepping out of uniform and into the unknown.
For some, that transition is smooth. For others, it’s like falling into paperwork quicksand—confusing, frustrating, and slow. But there’s a powerful tool out there that too many don’t know about until it’s too late: Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD).
Joe Smith wishes he had known sooner.
After losing his brother and returning from war, Joe found himself overwhelmed by the VA system. Like many others, he didn’t learn about the BDD program until after he had already separated. By then, the waiting game had begun. The result? Delays, missed opportunities, and months without answers.
So now, Joe’s making sure others don’t repeat that mistake.
In FTV|BTV: The BDD Process (Issue #2), Joe walks through the ins and outs of how to prepare before you transition. He covers what to gather, what to avoid, and what questions to ask—before you file your claim.
Here’s a simple truth:
Starting your VA claim before separation gives you an edge.
The earlier you begin, the sooner you can secure your benefits, take care of your family, and move forward with your life—on your terms.
The BDD process isn’t just paperwork. It’s a plan.
In Joe’s virtual prep session featured in Issue #2, he walks fellow service members through timelines, DBQs, medical evidence, VA Math, and what to expect during the Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam. All with the same honesty, clarity, and straight talk that defines everything FTV|BTV stands for.
And if you’re already out? Don’t worry. It’s never too late to learn what you should’ve known—because now you can help someone else.
Visit our website to sign up for the newsletter and grab Issue #2: The BDD Process.
Joe’s prep session might just be the most important class you (or someone you care about) never took.
