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Chronological background Injured back three times in military, twice in 1971 and once in 1972. Could not find it in SMR's but have other proof; letter from CO, prescriptions, medical opinion from private Orthopedist 3 days after the last injury etc. Medically discharged for back condition 12/72 Filed claim 1973: denied because not in SMR's Reopened claim 11/01 Rating decision: No new evidence 3/02 New evidence received 7/02 Denied claim 10/02 NOD filed 10/02 BVA Appeal 9/03 Board hearing 3/04 Board remanded 6/05 AMC letter 6/05 C&P exam 10/06 Ratings Specialist 4/07 The board remanded my case on 6/05. In the remand it asks for medical records from several private doctors over the years, one was not mentioned, maybe because I sent a letter to the Board in 2003 stating that this Doctor was deceased and that, according to the executor of the estate, his medical records were kept for 7 years and then destroyed. Unfortunately, I did not keep these records. I had a favorable C&P exam on 10/ 06, service connected. Since Aug 2006, I have been assisted by my local Congressman's office. They recently did an inquiry and found out that the Rating specialist wants the medical records from this decease doctor. I have called the executor of the doctor's estate and asked her to put it in writing that the records were destroyed. I should received this letter soon. The time period that I seen this doctor was 1973 to 1986. After 1986, I have my medical records. The Congressman's aide also said that AMC may want me to go to another exam. Any comments?