Posted on Jun 18, 2016

What impact will the USAF losing years of military records have on disability claims?

Maj Kim Patterson

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With hundreds of vets already frustrated with the disability rating system , this may make it completely impossible to verify information. So are disability claims going to get approved or is this a case of hiding any evidence that might have existed to support the claim allowing the VA to take out their favorite stamp "Disapproved" (not enough evidence to support the claim.)

http://www.techworm.net/2016/06/computer-crash-destroys-historical-data-us-air-force-computers.html

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Maj Dale Smith

Posted 8 y ago

Ahhhh....I even remember my father talking about this. About once every 18-20 years there seemed to be a "fire" at the MRPC, which is where retiree and inactive reserve records are kept. I discovered while I was on active duty, that the only one that really cares about what you did is you. I made copies of everything and have lugged them around the country as I moved after I retired. The really important one is your DD-214 copy 4 that shows how you were discharged. It also shows what your MOS/AFSCs were and all your awards and decorations. Your medical records will show all your past medical history, and you should have had the military submit copies directly to the VA upon your retirement or seperation. They you also should have copies of all your medical records just incase there is another "fire" at MRPC. I would count a computer crash as a "fire".
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TSgt Andrew Harper

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TOTALLY TRUE!! Thank you Major. The only person you can truly depend on is you. Everything the Major has mentioned is absolutely correct. Keep everything, shot records, orders, expired passports, etc. I did the same thing and copied everything before I retired. No joke, I even have my first LES from basic.
Take care

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MSgt Msgtroy Foster

Posted 8 y ago

The VA DOES NOT REPEAT DOES NOT GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT TO VETERANS. THE VA WILL SCREW YOU IF GIVEN THE CHANCE. THEY WILL NOT HONOR YOUR SERVICE. COVER YOUR OWN ASS AND YOUR BUDDIES. TAKE DIGITAL PHOTOS, VOICE RECORDER ETC ON MEMORY EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR DOC7MENTS. THE AIR FORCE WILL DESTROY YOUR RECORDS ON PURPOSE. TRUST THIS MASTER SGT. I KNOW SHIT.

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MSgt Msgtroy Foster

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I used this old A1B TRAILER 750 GALLON PULLED WITH AN AIR FORCE 5 TON BLUE BOBTAIL TO HAND PUMP THE AO DRUMS IN TO, MIXED WITH DIESEL FUEL AND POWER SPRAY ON ANDERSEN.AFB GUAM SEPTEMBER 68 TO JUN 78

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SGT Tracey "Tra" Cooper-Harris

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Just an FYI MSgt...you may want to change the pictures of your award letter. Your full SSN is on both forms. And even though most people on RallyPoint would not take advantage of this information for nefarious reasons, some one MAY. I appreciate the information provided and your service!

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