Service Records

[MikeR]

Well I got off the phone with the folks at the Joint Services Records Research Center (703) 428-6801 in Alexandria, VA and they informed me that I could send a letter requesting a copy of what was sent to the AMC on April 10, 2008. My head is swimming a little bit right now. I think I need an envelope and a stamp.

[MikeR]

Mailed off a written request from to JSRRC to send me a copy of what they sent the AMC that the AMC claims that they do not have. Of course I should probably send another request to them to send to the AMC, but if they only lose it then I should probably go the Congressional route.

[Josephine]

I highly recommend the congressional route.

That was the only thing that worked for me.

Betty

[cowgirl]

Good advice, confront and notarize.

Dont know if this idea will work. Maybe raise the ante before going congressional, but Betty knows it firsthand. My thoughts.

First call & talk to a supervisor/case manager at both JRSC and AMC, get name, telephone number, fax then reconfirm your telephone contact by email. You then have proof of a contact. Get your SMR copy notarized, one of those rent-a-postofficebox places does it for nominal fee. Send a cover letter addressed to each supervisor/case manager and send each copy of SMRs identifying AMC and JSC supervisor/case manager by name, telephone #; keep your original notarized copies.

Best to ya,

Cg

Edited November 19, 2008 by cowgirl

[john999]

These are all delaying tactics, but you have to jump through the hoops. I mean if they can keep you waiting long enough you might die. They tried all kinds of tricks when I was close to getting TDIU. I had been SC'ed for 30 years, and they suddenly discovered they did not have my DD214. Then they wanted my SSD records via official channels. Then it was proof via official channels of my last day at work. They had all this stuff already.

[MikeR]

I will wait to see what the JSRRC sends me. I had the C&P for my ankle done at the local hospital by a contractor. I sent to the AMC for a copy of the exam, and 6 weeks later I don't have. I think I can get it from the contractor. I want to coordinate an exchange of the info without the congressional if possible. My Neighbors are tight with our DC Rep and I might try him as a last resort.