Episode 193: Preparation for Decision in VA Claims – What It Means

There are several steps VA needs to complete before issuing a decision and notifying the veteran that a decision has been made in their case. Preparation for Decision is one of the final stages of VA’s standard claim process. During Preparation for Decision, the VA Regional Office prepares documentation showing a decision recommendation for a veteran’s claim. In this informative episode, we will discuss whether this stage is a good sign for your claim and how long you should expect to wait for your decision after this stage. We will also discuss how veterans can track their VA claim status. Tune in to this episode of CCK Live to more about the steps VA takes before issuing a decision and what if means when your VA claim status reads as “Preparing for Decision.”