Service Medical Records

[Ruffcreek]

Can anyone tell me how I can get my Service Medical Records?

Thanks,

Ruffcreek

[TinCanMan]

All of your military records, to include your Personnel Record, Medical Record and all DD-214's were originally sent to NARA when you were discharged unless you got out recently. In that case they went to the VA. They may also have gone to the VA if you ever filed a claim.

Go to NARA and submit an electronic request here: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/
or contact the Nearest VA Regional Office or the office where you submitted your claim. Make sure you specify exactly what you want. Just don't say "everything" Specify Personnel, Service Medical Record or DD-214. If you have multiple DD-214's specify each by date.

[1968 Tet Vet]

You can do it, but I have found it difficult to get both my military records, SMR, VA medical records, and C-file.... all. I did it, though. Thats the only way you will know what is and what should be. You really need to study these document, very carefully. I'm telling you.

I was denied a claim or two because the VA based the denial on outright lies. You must look into the VA records to see what they have in your C-file. Your VA C-file documents will be date-stamped as to when they received them and when they send you a copy, the copies will have a watermark on each page, "COPIED FROM VETERAN'S C-FILE, VARO XXXX". Thats proof positive as to what they have. If they say, as they did with me, that there is no record of such, then you must make a copy of the pages of the C-file and send it to them and TELL them that they, in fact, do have it. I've had to do this twice now over the past 2 years. Ohhh, its frustrating.... but, you must perservere and keep on, keeping on. The VA !!! After I told them of THEIR mistakes, they corrected it. I'm telling you, you must watch the VA closely, or they will screw you, either deliberately, or by mistake.

Originally Posted by TinCanMan

All of your military records, to include your Personnel Record, Medical Record and all DD-214's were originally sent to NARA when you were discharged unless you got out recently. In that case they went to the VA. They may also have gone to the VA if you ever filed a claim.

Go to NARA and submit an electronic request here: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/
or contact the Nearest VA Regional Office or the office where you submitted your claim. Make sure you specify exactly what you want. Just don't say "everything" Specify Personnel, Service Medical Record or DD-214. If you have multiple DD-214's specify each by date.

[TinCanMan]

You haven't got a clue, have you? I just got my entire c-file, it isn't watermarked with anything. It contained parts of my Service Jacket and SMR's. No watermarks zip, nada. I've been working with folks on their claims for 5 years now. I've never seen a watermark or anyone ever mention it. Wadda putz. Obviously clueless. Then we have to consider it's tet vet or maybe it's 1968Army or 1968 nam Vet. Oh what the hey, you know that guy that's been banned by at least 2 veterans sites.

Hey tet vet, how's come TBird said: "1968 Nam Vet I find hardly any of your posts helpful"

You have your own claim so badly hosed it will be years before it is settled and you have only yourself to blame

[Vike17]

Not to mention the crap you spewed on the VBN, which got you bounced within a matter of a couple of weeks!

Vike 17

[1968 Tet Vet]

Thats very interesting. I got my entire C-file, over 4 inches thick, and every page has the same watermark on it, "COPIED FROM VERTAN'S C-FILE, VARO/HOUSTON, TX"... every page, printed 4 times diagnolly across each page. And, everything that my VSO or I submitted all have a date-stamp on it as to when it was received by the VARO.

Maybe ? its because I did a FOIA request ? Personally, I like that watermark and the date-stamp as to when critical documents are received. Its proof positive as to what the VARO has that should be considered. It helps me sleep better at night. If you don't have a copy of your C-file... that is after your claims have been submitted and all, or most, of your evidence submitted, you need to do a FOIA... and get your C-file. Very important. Now, if the VARO denies any record of this or that, as they did me, you can submit a copy of your C-file and tell them, YES, you do have a record, and the attached copy is proof of it. And, if something is not in your C-file that you submitted, you can bet it went to the round file... thus, you will need to resubmit. I know of Vets that were waiting for years on VA actions just to learn that their VSO never submitted a critical document that they said they had done. Or, it end up in the round file. YOU must followup, because, no one else will.

Originally Posted by TinCanMan

I just got my entire c-file, it isn't watermarked with anything. It contained parts of my Service Jacket and SMR's. No watermarks zip, nada. I've been working with folks on their claims for 5 years now. I've never seen a watermark or anyone ever mention it.

[TinCanMan]

Just a heads up. 1968 tet vet is a known VA basher. He's had his account/s terminated on several veterans forums for continually posting bad information. One webmaster said: "I find hardly any of your posts helpful."

He has managed his own claim so poorly that it will be years before it is settled due to continuously adding new issues, even after going to the BVA. He simply didn't understand how the claim process worked.

It isn't hard to do the math. If you act on some of his comments, they could damage your claim.

[1968 Tet Vet]

Tincan.... you know that's not true, none of it, PERIOD. Geezzz. You can, as with any other info, take it for what its worth. No, I'm not perfect, yes, I am pro-Vet, not pro-VA, and I am here to learn... not spred false rumors, like some others. Ooooo, UGLY.

Originally Posted by TinCanMan

Just a heads up. 1968 tet vet is a known VA basher. He's had his account/s terminated on several veterans forums for continually posting bad information. One webmaster said: "I find hardly any of your posts helpful."

He has managed his own claim so poorly that it will be years before it is settled due to continuously adding new issues, even after going to the BVA. He simply didn't understand how the claim process worked.

It isn't hard to do the math. If you act on some of his comments, they could damage your claim.

[TinCanMan]

That's not what the insiders say. We all know you.

[1968 Tet Vet]

Originally Posted by TinCanMan

That's not what the insiders say. We all know you.

Whats there to know about me? Am I someone that can do you harm? I don't think so. Do I deliberately give-out bad erroneous information? No. Am I against other Vets that seek their rightful benefits? No. Do I need help with my claims? Yes. Do I know it all? No. Do I deliberately bash other vets on webboards? No. Am I a trouble maker? No. Do I seek advise? Yes. Do I ask questions? Yes.

So..... why am I so bad? Pls tell me.... and, others. Now, lets tell the TRUTH.

[Guarango]

Oi! Tet Vet. Have you been talking your medication? I think yer meds need adjusting mate. If ya get in an argument with my bros Tin Can and Vike yer in fer a bad hiding. Please listen to them they are PhDs as far as the VA is concerned. I pay great attention to what they and other senior members here say. The been there, read thebooks and have the t-shirts. I am not yer regular fool. Actually I ama Barrister at Law in England. Not bragging just stating a fact. I would go along with what they say for they say what they Know! By the way, just to confirm you are a real vet. If ya answer this correctly I'll acept you as a real vet> Here I go... What does "Dinki dow, dinki dit dinki doi mean? Every Nam vet knows the answer.I await yer reply with baited breath.

Hi Vike, Hi Bro TCM.

[1968 Tet Vet]

Dinki dow = "you're crazy, GI". I guess.... I fell for that joke.

No more games, pls.

[1968 Tet Vet]

You need to get a copy of your entire C-file (100%) to include your SMR (100%)... but you must state that in your FOIA request, specifically.

This is VERY important.

Originally Posted by 1968 Tet Vet

You can do it, but I have found it difficult to get both my military records, SMR, VA medical records, and C-file.... all. I did it, though. Thats the only way you will know what is and what should be. You really need to study these document, very carefully. I'm telling you.

I was denied a claim or two because the VA based the denial on outright lies. You must look into the VA records to see what they have in your C-file. Your VA C-file documents will be date-stamped as to when they received them and when they send you a copy, the copies will have a watermark on each page, "COPIED FROM VETERAN'S C-FILE, VARO XXXX". Thats proof positive as to what they have. If they say, as they did with me, that there is no record of such, then you must make a copy of the pages of the C-file and send it to them and TELL them that they, in fact, do have it. I've had to do this twice now over the past 2 years. Ohhh, its frustrating.... but, you must perservere and keep on, keeping on. The VA !!! After I told them of THEIR mistakes, they corrected it. I'm telling you, you must watch the VA closely, or they will screw you, either deliberately, or by mistake.

[TinCanMan]

Are you that stupid!!! He already knows that.

[1968 Tet Vet]

Originally Posted by TinCanMan

Are you that stupid!!! He already knows that.

Maybe, he does.... maybe not.... but other may not. I am here to help... not only what, but also how and why.

Thats a BIG difference between the info you provide and the info I provide. You are pro-VA and I am pro-Vet.

[TinCanMan]

Based on observation of your behavior on this and other veteran’s websites it appears your sole purpose here is to setup a strawman for the purpose of debate and to generate conflict. I won't engage you on that level for any reason.

Your understanding of veteran’s claims issues is appallingly abysmal. You don't know and won't listen to those that do. You appear to have totally mis-managed your own claim because you simply failed to understand the process.

The owner/operators of two veteran’s forums have deleted your accounts. In one case, they were forced to do this twice when you shifted nym's and IP addresses to deceive the operator.

Witchdoctor said: "1968 Army VV -- I see you as a person that enjoys mass debating in public forums."

I think he was wrong about that. Seems he spelled debating incorrectly... should have been derbating.

Anyone following your advice will place his own claim at risk. You can't even submit a basic claim without screwing up. sheesh!!!

I don't think your pro anything, just plain ignorant.

[1968 Tet Vet]

Oooo.... another low blow that is simply another LIE. Geeezzz.... you are getting very boring with your lies.

Don't you have any morals or ethics ?