C File

[Lee Mullins]

should you have a copy of your c file?

[Ron II]

Yes, you can obtain a copy of your c-file by writing your regional office of the VA. I was advised to NOT request a copy while my claim was active as the process might be delayed due to the file being "pulled." for copying. More experienced people at this site might advise you otherwise. Good luck@

[Lee Mullins]

Yes, you can obtain a copy of your c-file by writing your regional office of the VA. I was advised to NOT request a copy while my claim was active as the process might be delayed due to the file being "pulled." for copying. More experienced people at this site might advise you otherwise. Good luck@

thank you i have 100% p&t so i thank i might request it thank you for your help

[bobbyq]

should you have a copy of your c file?

You can just go to the VA Regional Office where you claim file is at and request it and read it and have them copy what you want. They are usually pretty good about it.

[Ricky]

All veterans should have and maintain a copy of their C File. If you have a copy and file for a new claim then you can request a copy of the new documents produced by the new claim. That way your copy will always (at least it should) match the official C File maintained by the VA.

[Speaking Out]

It depends on the policy of your VARO. Yes, the policy should be the same at all VARO's, but it isn't. In Indy, you now have to put your request in writing and they will mail it to you. You can no longer request a time to come in and view the file. Call the 800# and ask what the policy is for your VARO. You might be able to fax a request in. I requested mine and a week later got a letter from the VARO letting me know it will take some time due to the large volume of requests they have received. I called the 800# and they said they usually like to get them out in 10 days, but right now it is taking about 20 days. I'll let you know when I get it, I requested it on 29 August.

[cowgirl]

All veterans should have and maintain a copy of their C File. If you have a copy and file for a new claim then you can request a copy of the new documents produced by the new claim. That way your copy will always (at least it should) match the official C File maintained by the VA.

Ricky; does this mean that we each should request a copy about once a year or just when something changes, ie. claim or medical condition? thanks,cg

[tssnave]

Tag along question to cowgirl's:

If you have the bulk of your C-file from a previous request and want to get whatever they have in there SINCE the original request (ie, please send me anything in my C-file since Jan 1, 2005) will they charge you for the "second" request which is really a "new" request for evidence that wasn't present in your first request for you C-file? (hope that made sense)

Do you need to cite any reg to make sure they don't charge you for the evidence in your C-file since the last time you requested a copy of your C-file?

Thanks,

TS

[Wings]

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Claims Folder:

Always request copies under the FOIA.

Use the term "completeness and accuracy".