Posted on Nov 26, 2015
Has anyone had any issues with the VA? They told me they have none of my medical records just proof of me serving in the military.
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Maybe someone has already responded but you have to provide them a copy of all of your medical records. Once you leave DOD they send your records to a warehouse with everyone else's.
While I was in I always told AD to ensure they request a copy of their medical records, 2 if you can so that you keep one copy for yourself and give the other copy to the VA because you will never see that copy again : )
While I was in I always told AD to ensure they request a copy of their medical records, 2 if you can so that you keep one copy for yourself and give the other copy to the VA because you will never see that copy again : )
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TSgt Gwen Walcott
"While I was in I always told AD to ensure they request a copy of their medical records, 2 if you can so that you keep one copy for yourself and give the other copy to the VA because you will never see that copy again : )"
Talk about changes from 50 years ago.
Then it was, "Medical Records are Federal Documents. You may not Fold, Spindle, Mutilate, OPEN, REQUEST, or VIEW them -- under penalty of imprisonment, per the UCMJ"
Talk about changes from 50 years ago.
Then it was, "Medical Records are Federal Documents. You may not Fold, Spindle, Mutilate, OPEN, REQUEST, or VIEW them -- under penalty of imprisonment, per the UCMJ"
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TSgt AnnaBelle Bryan
TSgt Gwen Walcott - Haha yes times have changed. You can request 1 copy for free, but I think they charge for the 2 d set. But it is important that you keep a second copy. I gave 1 set to the VA and I keep my personal copy in my safe at home. We have gone through too much not to receive a copy. I have heard too many stories not to do this.
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AB Paul Hammock
Your military medical recotds should be here http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/
You can request a copy of them. When I requested my VA claim file, it to them a year and 8 months to send them to me. I finally received a disc that wasmy VA claim file & included my military service medical records. I had to email the Under Secretary (at that time) Allison Hickey to finally get the disc.
You can request a copy of them. When I requested my VA claim file, it to them a year and 8 months to send them to me. I finally received a disc that wasmy VA claim file & included my military service medical records. I had to email the Under Secretary (at that time) Allison Hickey to finally get the disc.
Information about Military Personnel Records at the National Archives facility in St. Louis, Missouri
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If you haven't been seen previously by them for anything, then they will not. Your military medical records will not "automatically" transfer over to them, and the VA medical records they maintain on you begins with your first medical visit to them. If you are filing for benefits, you will need to provide them with copies of the appropriate issue from your military medical records, and they will do their own assessments to include in your "VA Medical Records". Whatever medical issues you experienced in the military, ensure you are being seen by the VA in their health care system for those same issues. I hope this helps.
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I have issues. I joined during the global war on terror. I was medically discharged. They told me I don't qualify for benefits because my discharge was not service related. Even though I meet the requirements. They say I dont. Try to dig them up yourself and throw then in their face after you make copies like a million because they will loose those too.
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Sgt Judy Leonard
I don't know your details Elizabeth but if you need assistance getting your benefits contact me I can help you.
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