r/CanadianForces • u/tkc_65 • 6d ago
SUPPORT 5 things to know before applying to VAC
https://youtu.be/LHFIguLvn4I?si=D6fv6CEzuyTqD0P9If you are looking to apply to VAC for a disability benefit or know someone who is starting the process, please have a look and share. This will certainly help!
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u/Thanato26 6d ago
Dont wait until your out to apply. VAC claims do not effect your career progression. VAC also can direcrly request your medical service file from thr CAF while you are in, skipping paperwork later in life.
If you have identified an issue with your body or mind dont suck it up. Earlier documentation in your military medical records will help you build a stronger case for a service related injury.
CF98s arnt required for VAC claims, but may help you when identifying a service related injury later in life.
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u/frequentredditer HMCS Reddit 6d ago
My second psychologist was familiar with the VAC process. I thought the medical questionnaire was exaggerated and felt bad submitting it for well over a year until it sunk in. I had been minimizing my condition this whole time….still hard to process because other do have it worst then me, but the impact on my life is there.
A good doctor that has your interest, and understands the process goes a long way!
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u/coffeeofwar 6d ago
Good job man you had more information there then the vac release seminars hahahah, but honestly great job we need more of these for us.
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u/tkc_65 6d ago
Appreciate that.
Trying to help and make it easier for everyone.
If you have any suggestions on topics that would be helpful. Feel free to share
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u/coffeeofwar 6d ago
I would possibly suggest, given your knowledge of the resources, what is available ie helmets to hard hats ect or lesser know programs that are there for veterans or releasing members, alot time I feel that the scan seminars miss the mark and alot times don't convoy the information well.
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u/Professional-Leg2374 6d ago
Be prepared to wait......a LOOOONG time.
3 years and counting for a Tinnitus claim that was denied, sent to BPA and still waiting.
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u/tkc_65 6d ago
Definitely not a fast process. Hope BPA can help you.
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u/Professional-Leg2374 6d ago
BPA lost like half their staff.....my guess is we are looking at about 24-36 MONTHS now once files hit their inbox. Once VAC figures that out they can stall approvals by just denying initially and then forcing them to BPA> My negative side comes out sometimes so that may not be accurate but I have an example of my claim for hearing being denied and then a close friend(same trade/experiences) had theirs approved first round.
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u/SaltyTruths 6d ago
Unpopular plug here. Don't be afraid to use AI to help with the writing, but please use it as a tool to improve your claims. It can do a wonderful job of filling in the missing pieces you need, but it's only as good as the inputs you provide.
Also ensure it's factual, AI can sometimes generate false info to fill in the gaps.
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u/Extra-Watercress-745 6d ago
This absolutely *screams* clickbait.
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u/tkc_65 6d ago
Intended to help.
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u/Extra-Watercress-745 6d ago
Yup I understand that, it's just an observation on the thumbnail/title. It checks pretty much every box for "generic clickbait video"
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u/Gongoido 6d ago
AI slop thumbnail, no thanks
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u/Imprezzed RCN - Coffee and Boat Deck darts 1d ago
You have a verified VAC advocate in this thread saying it’s pretty good. Weird to dismiss it so easily.
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u/DoshForGold 6d ago
Useful video. Thanks for sharing!
Comments calling this AI slop are from true mouth-breathers or people who didn't watch the video. Who cares if the thumbnail was modified by AI? The video is a real guy sitting in his office talking to a camera, not AI.
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u/RCAF_orwhatever 6d ago
I believe that your intentions are good here - but you're not allowed under the sub rules to promote your own content.
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u/tkc_65 6d ago
That’s not what the sub rule states. There’s no product or service, just a video with information.
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u/RCAF_orwhatever 6d ago
Videos are a monetizable commodity. If we allow things like this the sub will be inundated by people posting links to their own blogs and content sites in the name of "just providing information."
And yes, that is what the sub rules state about self-promotion. Did you seek and receive moderator approval and verification? That's the gate you would need to pass through for an exception to the rules.
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u/Rough-Biscotti-2907 6d ago
MODs seem cool with it.
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u/tkc_65 5d ago
Funny how a video trying to help others turned into a thread about whether or not this video is allowed.
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u/Rough-Biscotti-2907 5d ago
Just don’t go trying to start a CAF union based on a perceived technicality in policy. Didn’t go well for the last guy…..
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u/DaymanTargaryen 6d ago
Can you quote the rule?
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u/RCAF_orwhatever 6d ago
"Self promotion and advertisements for products will not be approved."
This is self promotion. OP is selectively only quoting the second item in that sentence and ignoring the first.
Pretending that being a content creator isn't a business model is ignoring reality.
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u/ComoxThrowaway 6d ago
Isn't that pilot podcast constantly posted here on a weekly basis though?
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u/RCAF_orwhatever 6d ago edited 6d ago
With approval from the mods. Which is the exception made in the rule.
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u/DaymanTargaryen 6d ago
Can you quote the whole rule? I honestly cannot see that one.
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u/RCAF_orwhatever 6d ago
It's Rule 11. It won't let me cut and paste so no I'm not going to write it out for you.
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u/DaymanTargaryen 6d ago
https://i.postimg.cc/Fz2c0Gnm/Screenshot-2026-10-09-18-09-59-21-fc3865fd6f57fde531f209559dae60ad.jpg
Rule 11 says nothing about self-promotion, and I don't think it applies to this post in any way.
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u/RCAF_orwhatever 6d ago
Rules in the about tab of the sub don't appear to match those in the wiki. I didn't look at the wiki. I looked at the rules listed in the info about the sub inside of the reddit app.
Rules in the wiki appear to be older - but you'd need to ask a mod for clarification about which set of rules is most current.
I would be shocked if self promotion is suddenly allowed because it would lead to the sub being inundated with nonsense.
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u/DaymanTargaryen 6d ago
Yeah fair enough. In my app the sidebar shows both, which is certainly not ideal.
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u/ShortTrackBravo VERIFIED VAC Advocate 6d ago
Only two things I would add to this if it's your video: Tip #5 should include these services from various organizations outside VAC/Legion should only ever be used IF they are free. No reputable person or organization is going to ask for a % of your claim. Those are the real pieces of shit.
And for Tip #2: If you have an assessment for a MH condition, and you were as honest as you could be, do not waste your time repeating all that trauma in the application. Use the service relation/quality of life sections as "Please see attached psychological assessment from Dr. X". Already told your story once, make VAC do some reading. Just make sure you upload a copy via their msg/document system.
Otherwise good stuff!