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I'm re-opening the claim with new evidence. The first time around I didn't submit anything. Refused to admit I was having these issues.

I went to the DAV on 19 Oct to re-open my claim. I was CC'd on a letter from the DAV asking the VA to "expedite" my claim. Yesterday(26 oct) I got the packet and will take the completed packet in on Thurs day I still need to make copies. Don't want to give them my originals. As they tend to lose or "not receive" paperwork. Lol. Wish me luck! Hopefully all goes smoothly (Well as much as can be expected from the VA) I'm sure I'll have more questions during the course of the process. Thanks for all your help Angel

I am not spamming. My laptop is acting funny it didn't show it pasted. I apologize for the multiple posts. Angel

try this link from www.va.gov Amend or Change DD 214 or Other Military Records https://iris.va.gov/scripts/iris.cfg/php.ex...php?p_faqid=478 Date Created 09/10/2004 10:11 AM Last Updated 08/23/2007 12:40 PM Print Answer/FAQ Email Answer Amend or Change DD 214 or Other Military Records Inquiry You can obtain instructions for changing/correcting your military service record or changing your discharge status by leaving the VA website and going to http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-...ng-records.html. If your military service record requires a change or correction, you will need to submit DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records to the relevant service branch (branch addresses are provided on the form). To obtain this form, you will need to leave the VA Website and go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt...orms/dd0149.pdf. You can also call 1-800-318-5298. If you need to change your discharge status you will generally need to submit DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States to the relevant service branch (branch addresses are provided on the form). To obtain this form, you will need to leave the VA Website and go to http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt...orms/dd0293.pdf. For Army records, you may also contact the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil Changes to DD 214 or other military records cannot be done through VA. Such requests for change must be processed through the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil Answer Changes to DD 214 or other military records cannot be done through VA. Such requests for change must be processed through the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil The Army Review Boards Agency also maintains a web site where you may complete an application for a change. The address is: https://secureweb.hqda.pentagon.mil/ACTS_On...%2flanding.aspx . The web address is quite long. 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Back to Search Results Amend or Change DD 214 or Other Military Records Inquiry You can obtain instructions for changing/correcting your military service record or changing your discharge status by leaving the VA website and going to http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-...ng-records.html. If your military service record requires a change or correction, you will need to submit DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records to the relevant service branch (branch addresses are provided on the form). To obtain this form, you will need to leave the VA Website and go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt...orms/dd0149.pdf. You can also call 1-800-318-5298. If you need to change your discharge status you will generally need to submit DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States to the relevant service branch (branch addresses are provided on the form). To obtain this form, you will need to leave the VA Website and go to http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt...orms/dd0293.pdf. For Army records, you may also contact the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil Changes to DD 214 or other military records cannot be done through VA. Such requests for change must be processed through the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil Answer Changes to DD 214 or other military records cannot be done through VA. Such requests for change must be processed through the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil The Army Review Boards Agency also maintains a web site where you may complete an application for a change. The address is: https://secureweb.hqda.pentagon.mil/ACTS_On...%2flanding.aspx . The web address is quite long. Please copy and paste the entire address to the address line of your web browser, or make sure you type the entire address from the "Https://" beginning to the "%2flanding.aspx" ending leaving out the quotes. Do not leave any spaces Date Created 09/10/2004 10:11 AM Last Updated 08/23/2007 12:40 PM Print Answer/FAQ Email Answer Amend or Change DD 214 or Other Military Records Inquiry You can obtain instructions for changing/correcting your military service record or changing your discharge status by leaving the VA website and going to http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-...ng-records.html. If your military service record requires a change or correction, you will need to submit DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records to the relevant service branch (branch addresses are provided on the form). To obtain this form, you will need to leave the VA Website and go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt...orms/dd0149.pdf. You can also call 1-800-318-5298. If you need to change your discharge status you will generally need to submit DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States to the relevant service branch (branch addresses are provided on the form). To obtain this form, you will need to leave the VA Website and go to http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt...orms/dd0293.pdf. For Army records, you may also contact the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil Changes to DD 214 or other military records cannot be done through VA. Such requests for change must be processed through the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil Answer Changes to DD 214 or other military records cannot be done through VA. Such requests for change must be processed through the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil The Army Review Boards Agency also maintains a web site where you may complete an application for a change. The address is: https://secureweb.hqda.pentagon.mil/ACTS_On...%2flanding.aspx . The web address is quite long. Please copy and paste the entire address to the address line of your web browser, or make sure you type the entire address from the "Https://" beginning to the "%2flanding.aspx" ending leaving out the quotes. Do not leave any spaces. 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Back to Search Results You can obtain instructions for changing/correcting your military service record or changing your discharge status by leaving the VA website and going to http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-...ng-records.html. If your military service record requires a change or correction, you will need to submit DD Form 149, Application for Correction of Military Records to the relevant service branch (branch addresses are provided on the form). To obtain this form, you will need to leave the VA Website and go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt...orms/dd0149.pdf. You can also call 1-800-318-5298. If you need to change your discharge status you will generally need to submit DD Form 293, Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States to the relevant service branch (branch addresses are provided on the form). To obtain this form, you will need to leave the VA Website and go to http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt...orms/dd0293.pdf. For Army records, you may also contact the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil Changes to DD 214 or other military records cannot be done through VA. Such requests for change must be processed through the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil Answer Changes to DD 214 or other military records cannot be done through VA. Such requests for change must be processed through the Department of Defense, Army Review Boards Agency (ARDA). The ARDA address is: Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) ATTN: Client Information and Quality Assurance Arlington, VA 22202-4508 Telephonic assistance is available at 1-703-607-1600 You may also send an e-mail to: actsonline@hqda.army.mil The Army Review Boards Agency also maintains a web site where you may complete an application for a change. The address is: https://secureweb.hqda.pentagon.mil/ACTS_On...%2flanding.aspx . The web address is quite long. Please copy and paste the entire address to the address line of your web browser, or make sure you type the entire address from the "Https://" beginning to the "%2flanding.aspx" ending leaving out the quotes. Do not leave any spaces. If the link doesn't work go to www.va.gov In the search box type in DD 214 correction I tried to copy and paste the page but for some reason I couldn't. I hope this is helpful. Angel

Thank you all so much. Your replies have been very helpful. Side note** I was diagnosed with major depression while on active duty as a direct result of the assault but I'm not sure if it was denied or I was given 0% (I'll have to chech my papers). I wasn't diagnosed with PTSD until a year after I was discharged but it was noted in my medical records that the stressor was the assault. Again thank you all so much If you think of anything else that would help please let know.

In jun 2006 i was sexually assaulted, by nov 2006 I was medically discharged from the Air Force for major depression among other things. In 2007 I filed my disability claim. I received 20% for chronic back pain and ankle problems. My claim for PTSD was denied because I didn't submit any evidence(too traumatic). Needless to say it has really physically taking a toll on me so I'm going to reopen my claim. If I submit the following evidence do you think my stressor letter has so be so in depth? I really really don't want to write it at all. Evidence= Rape treatment center notes, OSI (air force investigator) notes, and current PTSD diagnosis. While on active duty I was treated for major depression because of the assault I guess it hadn't progressed to PTSD until a little later or I did an okay job of hiding it. Also, I have been going to school since Nov 08. I informed the school of this medical condition with supporting documentation and they have been working with me. But a few weeks ago I received a letter from my school stating they are aware of my medical condition but I am missing too much school and not progressing. They told me I had to take a leave of absence or they would kick me out. Is this something I should also submit with my claim? I also had another incident in jan-feb 05. A guy was stalking me and threating mine/and my daughters' lives. I had my reporting date to my new assignment moved from jun to Mar and my daughter stayed with her dad for a mo until until we left. The local PD did nothing but the base Judge Advocate banned him from the base for 5yrs. Is this something I could include in my claim? Evidence= Base Judge Advocate letter. I know I have a few questions and I've spoken with the DAV and have done my own research. I just want to be well informed this time around. I've been trying to walk around like everything is okay and I just can't do it anymore. I'm tired, my body is tired. I need help. Any information provided is greatly apreciated. Thanx

In jun 2006 i was sexually assaulted, by nov 2006 I was medically discharged from the Air Force for major depression among other things. In 2007 I filed my disability claim. I received 20% for chronic back pain and ankle problems. My claim for PTSD was denied because I didn't submit any evidence(too traumatic). Needless to say it has really physically taking a toll on me. If I submit the following evidence do you think my personal statement about the event can be less in depth? I really really don't want to write it at all. Rape treatment center notes, OSI (air force investigator) notes, and current PTSD diagnosis. While on active duty I was treated for major depression because of the assault I guess it hadn't progressed to PTSD until a little later or I did an okay job of hiding it. Also, I have been going to school since Nov 08. I informed the school of this medical condition with supporting documentation and they have been working with me. But a few weeks ago I received a letter from my school stating they are aware of my medical condition but I am missing too much school and not progressing. They told me i had to take a leave of absence or they would kick me out. Is this something I should also submit with my claim? I also had another incident in jan-feb 05. A guy was stalking me and threating mine/and my daughters' lives. I had my reporting date to my new assignment moved from jun to Mar and my daughter stayed with her dad for a mo until until we left. The local PD did nothing but the base Judge Advocate banned him from the base for 5yrs. Is this something I could include in my claim? I've been trying to walk around like everything is okay and I just can't do it anymore. I'm tired, my body is tired. I need help