Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.

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4/14/2008 6:23:10 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
eagleeyes7 Fort Myers, FL age: 60	Some of you may have issues that have not been resolved by your local VA Medical Center, or past military treatment that you need to verify in order to obtain compensation. I hope that this information will be of help to you... www.archives.gov Monday, April 14, 2008 Military Medical and Health Records Use eVetRecs to Get Copies of most Health & Medical Records. Most Official Military Personnel Files at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) prior to 1992 contain both personnel and active duty health records. Health records cover outpatient, dental, and mental health treatment which a former member received while in the military service. Health records documents include induction and separation physical examinations, and routine medical care (doctor/dental visits, lab tests, etc.) when the patient was not admitted to a hospital. In comparison, clinical (hospital inpatient) records are NOT filed with the health records but are generally retired to NPRC (MPR) by the hospital or facility which created them. Other medical records which would not be included are Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records, or records for service after 1992 (detailed below). The practice of filing health records with the personnel record portion has been discontinued. In 1992, the Army began retiring most of its former members' health records to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The other services made this change on the dates shown below: Branch Status Health Record To VA Army Discharged, retired, or separated from any component October 16, 1992 Air Force Discharged, retired, or separated from Active Duty Discharged or retired from Reserves or National Guard May 1, 1994 June 1, 1994 Navy Discharged, retired, or separated from any component January 31, 1994 Marine Corps Discharged, retired, or separated from any component May 1, 1994 Coast Guard Discharged, retired, or separated from Active Duty - Reservists with 90 days active duty for training April 1, 1998 After the dates shown on the chart above, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Records Management Center , St. Louis, MO, maintains the active duty health records or manages their whereabouts when on loan within the VA. Call the VA toll free number at 1-800-827-1000 to identify the current location of specific health records and to find out how to obtain releasable documents or information. Filing Medical Claims Veterans who plan to file a claim for medical benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) do not need to request a copy of their military health record from NPRC (MPR). The original health records are provided by the Center when requested by the VA after the claim is filed. Many health records were lent to the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the 1973 fire. Veterans who filed a medical claim should contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in order to determine if their record is already on file. The VA Toll Free # is: 1-800-827-1000 and will connect the caller to the nearest VA office. Page URL: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/medical.html The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001 • Telephone: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272 Be diligent! Eagle Out!
6/15/2008 9:02:11 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
lilguppy2bit Auburn, WA age: 53 online now!	I had to go back and find this but does have good info. Thanks
6/16/2008 1:08:40 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
eagleeyes7 Fort Myers, FL age: 60	Thanks for bringing this back to the first page! I wish more Vets would post just a word on some of the info sites that I have started, but few seem interested enough to keep them on the first page. AGENT ORANGE PROGRAM www.va.gov/agentorange/ Information for veterans, their families and others about VA health care programs related to Agent Orange. Agent Orange Overview: Approximately 20 million gallons of herbicides were used in Vietnam between 1962 and 1971 to remove unwanted plant life and leaves which otherwise provided cover for enemy forces during the Vietnam Conflict. Shortly following their military service in Vietnam, some veterans reported a variety of health problems and concerns which some of them attributed to exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides. The Department of Veterans Affairs has developed a comprehensive program to respond to these medical problems and concerns. The principal elements of this program include quality health care services, disability compensation for veterans with service-connected illnesses, scientific research and outreach and education. Here is the current Veterans Health Care legislation I mentioned, and most of a letter from Joseph A. Violante, serving as the National Legislative Director of the DAV. Taken from the DAV May/June 2008 issue, with excerpts by DAV National Adjutant, Arthur H. Wilson, and Joseph A. Violante...... DAV's Stand Up for Veterans initiative continues to gather momentum as federal lawmakers focus on issues and legislation of vital importance to those injured and disabled in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their families. "We've set the wheels in motion to improve and enhance health care for disabled veterans of the current wars, and those from previous eras as well" said National Adjutant, Arthur H. Wilson. "We are counting on a concerted grassroots effort by DAV members to build the momentum and achieve our goals. And judging by the enthusiasm of our members during the Mid-Winter Conference, our message is being heard in congressional offices in Washington, and in their home districts." "As a key part of our grassroots strategy, DAV has launched a national petition drive to urge the President and Congress to Stand Up for Veterans," said National Legislative Director, Joseph A. Violante. "The signed petitions will be presented to Congress." *Those with access to the Internet, can download a printable version of the petition, or sign it online at: www.standup4vets.org. "Lawmakers also are being asked to sign a congressional pledge to support legislation related to the core issues of our Stand Up for Veterans initiative, " said Violante. "DAV will post an updated list of Members of Congress who sign the pledge on our Website; and they will receive a letter thanking them for their support of these important issues. A copy of the acknowledgement letter also will be sent to the DAV Department in the home state of those Senators and Representatives who sign the pledge." In signing the pledge to Stand Up for Veterans, lawmakers affirm that they will support legislation to: Ensure proper screening and treatment the psychological wounds of our veterans, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). * Ensure proper screening and treatment for all veterans who may have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI), using the most effective techniques and treatments. * Provide comprehensive support to family caregivers of severly wounded and disabled veterans, including access for family caregivers to mental health care services and financial support programs. * Reform the federal budget process to ensure sufficient, timely, and predictable funding for veterans health care. "The Stand Up for Veterans initiative has helped create greater awareness in the media and among lawmakers and their staffs, as well as the American public, of the need for more comprehensive screening and treatment of veterans for TBI, PTSD, and other mental and physical health concerns related to their wartime service." Violante said. "The men and women who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan have been seeking care and treatment through the VA in increasing numbers, and that means more resources will be necessary to meet their needs without rationing care for other sick and disabled veterans." "The DAV has been helping policy-makers better understand how vital it is for the VA and the Department of Defense (DOD) to coordinate and eooperate in developing standard protocols for screening and treating TBI. At the very least, that should include screening of all military personnel as early as possible prior to deployment to a combat theater and compare those baseline findings with the results of a rigorous post-deployment assessment." said Violante. "Legislation to address some of these ussues has already been introduced, and the DAV continues to present relevant testimony and work with key lawmakers and their staffs on additional bills." said Violante. Bills aimed at improving treatment for veterans psychological wounds have been introduced to congress. The Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act (H.R. 4107) has been introduced in the House jointly by Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.), and Cindy Brown-Waite (R-Fla.). Similar legislation (S. 2799) also has been introduced in the Senate by Sens. Patty Murray (D. Wash.) and Lisa Murkowski (R. Alaska). These measures would ensure the specialized health care needs of women veterans are being met by the VA and improve current programs for treating military sexual trauma in both male and female veterans. "More wide ranging mental health screening and treatment legislation is being drafted, and the DAV's input is an essential part of the process." said Violante. Representative Mike Michaud (D-Maine), Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health, joined with Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.), the subcommittee's Ranking Member, to introduce the Veterans Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Act of 2008. The bill, H.R. 5554, would require the VA to provide the full continuum of care when treating substance abuse at every VA medical center. "The legislation will also direct the VA to conduct a pilot program for internet-based substance use disorder treatment for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan." said Michaud. "This will enable our newest generation of veterans to overcome the stigma associated with seeking treatment and receiving the necessary care in a comfortable and secure setting." "As we continue to hear disturbing reports about the growing number of returning veterans with drug and alcohol problems related to their combat exposure, it is imperative for VA to have robust and accessible programs for at risk veterans. The Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment Act would significantly strengthen VA's substance abuse programs." said Violante. More below:
6/16/2008 1:09:55 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
eagleeyes7 Fort Myers, FL age: 60	DAV article continued: Assistant National Legislative Director Joy Ilem recently presented DAV's testimony on the issue: "The DAV has a growing concern about the reported effects of combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan on our newest generation of war veterans. There is converging evidence that substance abuse is a significant problem for many veterans of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF)--and that the incidence of this problem will likely continue to rise." Ilem told lawmakers. "Current research aso highlights that OIF/OEF veterans are at higher risk for post traumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems as a result of combat exposure. VA reports that these veterans have sought care for a wide array of possible co-morbid medical and psychological conditions, including adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, PTSD and the effects of substance abuse." DAV's testimony noted. "DoD and VA share a unique obligation to meet the health care and rehabilitation needs of combat veterans who have been wounded or who may be suffering from severe readjustment difficulties as a result of combat and hardship deployments. We owe our nation's disabled veterans access to timely and appropriate health care services, including specialized substance use treatment programs for those suffering with both mental health and substance use disorders. We must ensure that VA establishes and sufficiently funds effective programs now aimed at prevention, early intervention, outreach and education, and training for veterans and their families to close the current gaps that exist." Ilem told lawmakers. The DAV also has been working with key members of Congress and their staffs on legislation to provide a comprehensive set of supportive services to immediate family member caregivers of veterans severely injured, wounded, or ill from combat service. "Family members rush to be at the bedside of wounded combat veterans and remain with them throughout their treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation. Often they move to be near the military or VA health care facility during the veteran's course of care. These family members end up shouldering a great and lifelong burden as home and institutional caregivers, giving up or severely restricting their own employment, education, and social interactions. Family caregivers often suffer severe financial and personal hardships providing care to a severly disabled veteran." Violante said. "DAV members have a vital role to play in our legislative efforts." said Violante. "Please urge your Senators and Representatives to co-sponsor and actively support passage of these important public policy proposals." Violante said. "Stand Up for Veterans is part of ouor continuing advocacy efforts to meet the needs of disabled veterans and their families and caregivers whose lives have also been changed forever by war. It includes advertising in newspapers, magazines, and public policy journals and an aggressive media outreach component to help educate policy makers and the American public about these vital issues. Visit the Web site www.standup4vets.org t learn more and be a part of this important effort." said Violante. DAV Do YOU care enough about Veterans to spend a few minutes sending in YOUR signature on the petition urging YOUR Senator and Representative to sponsor this legislation????????????? STAND UP FOR VETERANS, THEY STOOD UP FOR YOU! Go to: www.standup4vets.org to SHOW THAT YOU DO!!!! Semper Fi~ Eagle Out
6/16/2008 5:23:06 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
striker29527 London, KY age: 45	I still have a hard copy of my med/dent files. I'm gonna have to get an e-copy soon. the brief case is getting packed to bursting. military and civilian med records alone for the past 28 years, that is one huge pile of paper!
6/16/2008 10:14:30 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
moonstruck50 Boulder, CO age: 58	WOW. I am new here but have gone back through all the past posts and your name pops up frequently with some of the most informative info needed for vets. I want to say thank you. I am going to send off today for copies of my medical records. Moonstruck
6/16/2008 6:25:00 PM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
eagleeyes7 Fort Myers, FL age: 60	Striker, I know the drill, as I have over 20 pounds of medical documentation myself, and it gets cumbersome to maintain, but it's worth it down the road! Moonstruck, thanks for the notice, and I do what I can, for as many as I can, as often as I can, and it never seems to be enough! Those of you who really support Veteran's Medical and Educational Benefits, don't forget to send a note to your local Congressman/Woman, and Senator, to vote to override Bush's promised Veto of the New GI Bill that Congress has passed last week! Bush wants young men and women to die for his corporate pals who are becoming multi-billionaires from the War in Iraq, but he DOESN'T WANT THOSE WHO ARE WOUNDED OR PTSD'D, TO GET THE HEALTH CARE THAT THEY NEED!!!!! OVERRIDE HIS PROMISED VETO! Send your Senator or Congressman/Woman a simple note to urge them to vote YES on the New GI Bill!! Semper Fi~ Eagle Out!
6/22/2008 8:42:29 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
lilguppy2bit Auburn, WA age: 53 online now!	putting back on top, good info to keep handy.
6/24/2008 1:11:20 PM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
eagleeyes7 Fort Myers, FL age: 60	Thanks again Lil, this info needs to stay available, as new Iraq/Afghanistan Vets may find this site, and not know how to obtain documented records of their medical treatment, or how to file for compensation with the VA. Unfortunately, when a wounded Vet gets EAS'd to civilian life, the military doesn't give any information to them for filing for compensation. That is usually done by one of the Veterans' Organization's reps that visit them in the hospital prior to EAS. The DAV is the most active in this venue, and second is the MOPH (Military Order of the Purple Heart). That's why I belong to both of these myself, as they do the most good for Vets. The DAV provides thousands of vans for transporting a disabled Vet from home to a VA Medical Center, then back home again when they have an appointment. They are wheel-chair lift equipped, and no other orgainzation does this! The MOPH staffs the VAMC Volunteer Service in the medical centers, and provides patient assistance in the hospital for escort and retrieval from appointments. They write letters, pick up prescriptions, and assist in family orientation to a Vets special needs, i.e. catheter, colostomy, etc. The other top Vets Organization is the PVA (Paralyzed Veterans Association), without which many paralyzed Vets would have no quality in life. They do more than I could list! I Volunteered for over two years, and sometimes it's hard to keep a smile or straight face, especially when you see a young man, sometimes only 18 or 19, with no legs, no arm, or his face so disfigured that his wife or girlfriend can't look at him without bursting into tears. My gut used to knot up, my eyes would fill, and I would get angry inside, knowing that they would live a very challenged life, usually alone, and some would choose to "check out" rather than face it. Divorces were more common than any would believe! I hope now you can understand why I am so determined and dedicated to provide information and sources to those who aren't aware, or having trouble finding the means to accomplish this. Semper Fi~ Eagle Out!
7/3/2008 8:43:13 PM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
eagleeyes7 Fort Myers, FL age: 60	I'd appreciate any help in keeping this post where any new members can access this vital information to help obtain their health benefits. Thank You! Semper Fi~ Eagle
7/3/2008 9:40:24 PM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
9erfan Modesto, CA age: 50	Great information,thanks for taking the time to research this subject ....and posting it!
7/8/2008 11:53:23 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
highlandscout Tonasket, WA age: 57	bring it to the top And, eagle, a question: Working with vets having trouble with calims over the past 29 years, i keep hearing refrence to "med files lost in missouri fire" no one sying that about their own files seems to know particulars about this fire... some think it a beureucratic side shuffle to keep the non-persistent from carrying on with their claim with a "Sorry. Can't help you." Are you able to shed light on the "med files lost in fire" story?
7/8/2008 6:26:42 PM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
no1slonesome4me Chester, MA age: 78	To the top...Good info Eagle!! I had to send for my complete service records...a lot of paper.
7/18/2008 1:44:00 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
eagleeyes7 Fort Myers, FL age: 60	Thanks all, now I can send this back to the top again, where it needs to be available to those who need the information. Eagle
7/19/2008 11:28:10 AM	Veterans Medical Records Information Request Info.
lilguppy2bit Auburn, WA age: 53 online now!	back to the top just in case it is needed.

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