Very true that it must be filed a minimum of 60 days prior to discharge... In my case I only found out about a BDD claim on the way to my separation briefing and formal signing out at Ft Knox. After I signed out I completed my paperwork with the VA Claims and Compensation Office (on base) in about a 4-5 hour sit down and hand recited my DOD medical files over to them prior to starting 90 days of terminal leave. I also had to agree to complete my C&P Exams in the Louisville, KY which meant returning twice (6-7 hour drive each way on my on nickel) to make it work. I agreed, I returned, I paid the related costs out of my pocket. It worked, I received my ratings in about 14 weeks and I'm glad It did. I was lucky I discovered the BBD claim process, I was lucky I was going on 90 days terminal leave and I was lucky I could afford the money to spend on returning for my C&P exams.
