How to Request In Service Medical Records for VA Disability Claim

How to Request In Service Medical Records for VA Disability Claim - eVetRecs Request Process

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@RandyRhode-yq5hq 3 жыл бұрын

When I requested my medical files, they could not find any of them the first time. I asked again and got a couple records. At the same time I requested my "C File" and found my eye exams, which are key to my claim, double vision. The moral of the story is don't settle for a few records, keep asking until you get what you need. She is right is takes a long time, so start early.

@TheVeteranCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, never quit trying!

@miabellaswoodfiredpizza9865 3 жыл бұрын

Great info. Great job.

@striving2perfectionenterta758 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help

@pwolfpapaw8474 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I followed your instructions step by step. That was great.

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! It takes a while, but hang in there : )

@t.j.madden6917 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video....

@rajrajput5164 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much that helped us to retrive camp lejuene cases

@rajrajput5164 Жыл бұрын

Can we connect

@thelastdev Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@NeoSoulCrew 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@carolyncarter2615 2 жыл бұрын

I went through this request process in September 2021 and here it is the end of January 2022 and I still don't have my AD medical records. Meanwhile, my disability claim for my service connected injury way back in 1978 has been denied as not being service connected and my medical records was used to help the VA make their determination. I'm now going to contact my congressman office and make the request through them as the VA has 30 days to respond. I had to go through this process about 10 years ago when I was getting the runaround with my DD-256 request.

@rajrajput5164 Жыл бұрын

Wow she is so beautiful , like an angel . Just amazing

@brandonmc8623 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Could you do a video on how to file a supplemental claim? My coach has explained it to me but I’m the type of person who has to see it. Thanks again! Great video!

@TheVeteranCoach 3 жыл бұрын

The actual claim filing process or what you need to file a supplemental claim? I'd be more than happy to do a video on this :)

@brandonmc8623 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach The actual process! I have the stuff I need to file but am confused by where to file it.

@TheVeteranCoach 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandonmc8623 I can definitely do a video on that! I'll try to get this done in the next few days! Keep an eye out :)

@miabellaswoodfiredpizza9865 3 жыл бұрын

Laura, is a amazing coach. Don’t hesitate... Get in with her.

@brandonmc8623 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach Awesome thank you!

@MadraBell 3 жыл бұрын

I just faxed an emergency request for a DD214 to the NPRC on behalf of my deceased uncle. Is there a number to call to follow up? They closed the customer service line due to COVID...

@stevenreid6054 Жыл бұрын

What if you are next of kin and they are not accepting me as the requester when I type my name in it is not accepted

@tonypeters3320 3 жыл бұрын

I filed for mines in September 2020 and I'm still waiting. If I file a claim for carpal tunnel that I know is in my records will the VA get a copy of it for me or is it better to just wait and have a copy in my hand?

@georgereyes5597 3 жыл бұрын

Took over a year to get my records.

@kclark0104 3 жыл бұрын

what if they can't find your in service records and you need them for your disabilities benefits

@mortarman7353 3 жыл бұрын

Is the C-File just your medical records or is it include decision letters, disability rating sheets and C& P exam Dr. notes?

@TheVeteranCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Just seeing this question! Your c-file is your in-service records. To get your VA records, you will want to get your blue-button report as well as submit an official request for any C&P exams done by outside contractors. Here are a few videos that should lead you in the right direction :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLh6nLh6p9SZoIU.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZqXZKyHrbrKp3U.html

@BMcKlm 2 жыл бұрын

They sent my records, but it was missing my final exit exam assessment. I really need the assessment because I started to have fibromyalgia symptoms in my last month of service and I reported it on my exit exam in 1985. The doctor stated, it sounds like fibromyalgia and wrote it in my file.

@TheVeteranCoach 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you have your exit exam?

@BMcKlm 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach Fort Stewart, Ga. November, 1989.

@TheVeteranCoach 2 жыл бұрын

@@BMcKlm have you tried calling the clinic/hospital directly? Often after 7 years they don't keep the hard copies if it hasn't been transferred out. 😔

@slowpoke2122 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting over 3 years now

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

Have you filed a complaint with the White House Hotline? After waiting that long, I would be making some noise. 1 year is usual, 3 is ridiculous

@betterbusinessb6308 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you select personal military history from the drop down options ? Shouldn’t the choice have been medical ?

@TheVeteranCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone has their different reasons for requesting their records, but yes medical is usually the option people will select!

@matthewjanssen7957 Жыл бұрын

Can you add the archives link above? it's hard to follow.

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

Adding it to the video description now :) www.archives.gov/veterans

@markhall7325 2 ай бұрын

NPRC says they don't have my medical records, that the VA has them. Can I get them in person at the VA hospital that I use?

@TheVeteranCoach 2 ай бұрын

If you are close to a regional office, they may be able to provide them to you, but most local offices don't have the ability.

@bodieb316 Жыл бұрын

I have requested my medical records with a SF-180, and called NPRC multiple times. They said they can't find them. I'm rated at 10% now,but when they rated me VA requested my records 3 times from NPRC and they only sent my personnel records. They rated me ONLY on my MOS because they couldn't find the medical records. I have been trying for 9 months to get my medical records with no luck. I am running out of time on my intent to file. Is there anything else I can do?

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

Have you tried submitting the online c-file request? You can submit your appeal with other new evidence while you wait for your in-service records to keep your claims moving. You can continuously appeal year after year and keep your initial intent to file.

@anthonyovitt6685 Жыл бұрын

I submitted a VA claim after I got out in August through a vso. Before I got out I got all of my records from the Naval Hospital at Camp Lejeune burned to a disc. I am being told by my VSO that I am waiting for the VA to receive an official copy of my service treatment records, in which they have already requested. Is this documentation that I already submitted not good enough? I was told by my VSO that the VA has to request this as part of their procedure. Does this sound right or no? I have known a ton of vets that have gotten out and got their decisions much quicker than what I have waited already.

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

Hey there, thank you for the comment! Did you submit your disk/records with your submitted claim? If so, you can select the option on va.gov to decide your claim now (no new evidence to be submitted). If not/or if you selected the option authorizing them to do their "due diligence" to locate records, it may take a while for them to "find" them.

@anthonyovitt6685 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach I did submit it when doing my claim with my vso. He then had me drive it to the camp lejeune VA office. I do not see that it's uploaded in my VA account anywhere. The vso is telling me that this is the process for all VA claims.

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

@anthonyovitt6685 it sounds like it is His way of doing All VA Claims, but it is certainly not the only way. I assume that since he is a VA employee they have a standard operating procedure for what they have to select on your claim submission, and I assume he selected the option for the VA to gather your records for you (even though you submitted everything you had). This slows things down, which the VA is known for.

@anthonyovitt6685 Жыл бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach should I kick this vso to the curb? He works for AMVETS. I have never heard of this being something they needed to do.

@Mika-cw9mw 2 жыл бұрын

I requested a copy of my dad's records he is deceased. It took almost a year to receive the digital download but it only has his dd214's. How do I receive more information?

@TheVeteranCoach 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Did you request for his entire service records or just his personnel record?

@AnakinVoss1030 11 ай бұрын

Greetings ! I’m I able to find out the status of a Request from VA to National Personnel Record Center? It was sent in December 2022 when I filled my Va claim. No response apparently from NPRC. The curious thing , is that myself request my STR to NPRC, and they reponded to me in 3 days .. how can they respond to my request in 3 day and to the VA it has been 8 months .🤔

@TheVeteranCoach 11 ай бұрын

Most requests for records take about 12 months, so sadly the request could still be in the process. If you personally received a response with a copy of your records, you can upload them to the VA yourself and there is no need for the VA to receive them directly.

@AnakinVoss1030 11 ай бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach thank you very much for the help ! A VA representative told to not upload anything else , that they need a response directly from NPRC ..🤔

@CommunicationLady1 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get help filing a disability claim?

@TheVeteranCoach 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of questions do you have? I would love to help, you can email me at laura@theveteran.coach if you feel more comfortable that way : )

@rachelwebb8850 Жыл бұрын

I requested medical records for my husband and they sent a CD that no one can open. How do I get a paper copy?

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

Have you taken the CD to the VA? It "should" have been accompanied by a password? It can be difficult to request a certain format for your records due to the length of these requests :(

@goodoljackburton9211 Жыл бұрын

Good luck. I requested my STRs only to have some one else records delivered. Almost 8 months waiting for nothing. I had to request again and I’m back at square one. What a joke!!!!

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

I highly suggest requesting the entire c-file through the National Archives if that's not what you already did. If you do a single request for a portion of the record, (STRs) they often mess it up :(

@xx_HI_xx7 10 ай бұрын

How long does this usually take? Did this today

@TheVeteranCoach 10 ай бұрын

Sadly it takes quite a while, upwards of 1-year. Have you locked in your "effective date" or pay date by submitting an intent to file?

@TheVeteranCoach 10 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7ZlkpRklq7VeqM.html

@xx_HI_xx7 10 ай бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach I haven't yet. But I will following the link. Does this expedite the process or is it necessary.

@xx_HI_xx7 10 ай бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach correction. I did make an intent to file. Just checked.

@TheVeteranCoach 10 ай бұрын

This locks in your date, so even if it takes some time to get your records and complete your submission, you will be back-paid to the date you submitted that intent to file or "ITF" It lets the VA know you have things to claim, but are working on getting evidence gathered / appointments done

@aligned6729 Жыл бұрын

Yes, but they withhold records claiming FOIA. PII. That the Doctors and nurses names are on them so they cannot give them our.

@TheVeteranCoach Жыл бұрын

That should not keep you from your own records, the names of providers are not PII as employee directories are public information. The only PHI on your medical records is your own.

@gandalfstormcrow8439 2 жыл бұрын

My driver's license is ID. My social security number is ID. My VA veteran card is ID. Request and wait 6-8 months for your dd-14 so we can confirm you're a veteran. Then we can process your request. We need documentation. WE DO NOT ACCEPT DOCUMENTATION FROM THE VA.