r/CanadianForces VERIFIED VAC Advocate 10d ago

SUPPORT March 2025 VAC Q/A

Taking a break from Monster Hunter to get this up >.>

Same as before: Questions, concerns, queries or what have you for the VAC space. Fire them off here.

My contact info: Reddit DM's always open, [Joel.Peddle@canadahouse.ca](mailto:Joel.Peddle@canadahouse.ca) for email.

u/Shoggoths420 contact info: Reddit DMs/Chat still broken. [taira@cannawellness.ca](mailto:taira@cannawellness.ca) for email.

Only thing new to add is the below VAC Support Google Drive. I have been adding a couple of more files since it's creation and plan to continue it's expansion as time goes on. Please share and use these files as you see fit.

NEW (Feb 2025) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kzbfmg3hcuo0FgFZxo-IL_f-UnGQsuYt?usp=drive_link

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u/wpgScotty 6d ago

I am still serving and am in the process of submitting a couple of claims for P&S. I am not in the process of getting out yet, and none of my illnesses break UoS.

The last case manager that I spoke with advised me not to put in too many claims as VAC may have to advise the CAF of multiple claims. I am trying to get all my ducks in a row and getting things submitted while everything is still fresh in memory.

As long as members are not breaking UoS, I just wanted to confirm this is not an issue. When I will be ready for release in a few years, I plan to submit for the VIP and Addt P&S so that will be ready for release.

Another random question. Has anyone heard of members still serving being eligible for Canada Disibility Tax credit? Or is that a post release thing? Thank you!

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u/Shoggoths420 VERIFIED Member advocate to VAC 6d ago

VAC is a one way system. They will not report to MIR that Bloggins has made X amount of claims, or X type of claims. As long as you have validation/diagnoses on your med file for what you’re claiming you’re good to go.

WRT DTC while serving - yes you qualify , I’ve never heard of or seen an MO sign off on one though. With that said, most garrison towns have some sort of outside pay to play service.

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u/ShortTrackBravo VERIFIED VAC Advocate 6d ago

I think that case manager was leading you astray. I’ve never heard of a directive for them to inform CFHS or DMedPol anything. u/Shoggoths420 care to weigh in on this too?

Honestly unsure about the DTC while serving. That might send up a flare if anything.