How can I obtain a copy of my military medical records and the evaluation records of my claims?

SGT Johnny Sayers Jr — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:13:18 -0500

I was denied claims that pertain to injuries while I served. Also there were items spoken about that the physician never asked me or performed (VES) when going through my evaluation service. The letter I received back with denied claims was total BS

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Feb 19 at 2020 11:40 AM

SGT Robert Pryor — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:40:31 -0500

To obtain a copy of your VA medical records use VA Form 10-5345.
To request a copy of your service medical records use Standard Form 180.

https://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?formno=5345

https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html

form_detail.asp

Response by SSG Terry Cummings made Feb 19 at 2020 1:09 PM

SSG Terry Cummings — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:09:15 -0500

Good luck I was told because i was national guard I couldn't make a claim about 7 or 8 years ago .I wont say what I told him them lol he didnt bother to see I was active duty 7 years was in VN went into NG got activated went to Iraq. I gave up .finally went to civilian dr. On meds for temperament. Trying now to get paper work to try again . Yours I hope wont be so hard mine was from 66 thru 91 lot of places and paper work missing? GL stick with it tho dont give up.thanks for serving !

Response by MSG Roy Cheever made Feb 19 at 2020 1:44 PM

MSG Roy Cheever — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:44:37 -0500

Go to your nearest V A Facility or a Reserve unit and find a Veterans Service Officer ( VSO ). They have the authority to see some records and can make claims on your behalf. Since I was retired with 10%, they now have assisted me through the channels and am at 60%. You can get reassessed once a year and even then, if your not satisfied, you can appeal.

Response by PO1 M. Chandler made Feb 19 at 2020 2:41 PM

PO1 M. Chandler — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:41:59 -0500

It's a process, the denials happen, things get missed, put an appeal together. Consider a VSO to assist you. Many counties have professional VSO folks on staff to assist you. There are also the VFW and DAV Veteran Service Officers who are available. They vary in skill but there are also very helpful web forums out here with vets who have gone through the Disability System. They can help. I had to go through the wringer with an initial denial and then 10%, then 30 until I got my final rating.

Response by Marty Osborne made Feb 19 at 2020 3:06 PM

Marty Osborne — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:06:49 -0500

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Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2020 4:08 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:08:41 -0500

Someone provided the link to request military medical records.
Sign up for eBenefits. You can access your VA records, which should include the medical records VA used to reach their decision.
If there was evidence of a medical condition in the records provided the VA, and the VA failed to consider (addressed or not in the Final Rating Decision), that could be grounds to support a claim that the VA made a Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE).
The VA is required to consider and make a decision on all medical conditions evidenced in the records provided, even if you didn't file a specific claim for that condition.
If you filed a Notice of Disagreement (NOD), you should have received a Statement of the Case (SOC). The SOC is a detailed explanation of the claim, evidence, standard, whether the condition was service connected (SC) or not service connected (NSC), and the decision reached. Use the SOC to identify records shortfalls, need for buddy statements, or other supporting evidence.
If you haven't filed a NOD, you should do so.
Calling the final decision "total BS" is vague. Where conditions omitted? Where conditions found to be NSC when you believe they are SC? Where the percentage disabling lower than you believe they should be?

Response by Landrew Usoalii S. made Feb 19 at 2020 10:09 PM

Landrew Usoalii S. — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:09:44 -0500

Locate the nearest VA and seek help from the VFW rep that works there. They will help you out better than a VA rep will. Also use the link provided and also ebenefits like stated from previous peers. Good luck!

Response by SGT Lenise Hamilton made Feb 20 at 2020 1:08 AM

SGT Lenise Hamilton — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 01:08:01 -0500

Hi SGT Sayers, Don't give up, that's what they want you to do, keep trying again an again, you will win, I promise! you will win. Hang in there, you just have to appeal your case, with a little bit more stronger gun-powder.. You'll win eventually...... be more detailed when you appeal your case, you must justified as to what you have been through, and how much trama it caused you. Hang in there okay! Re-load for your fight, it's worth it!