Smr Records

[cooter]

I can't figure this out! When I received copies of my SMR there wasn't a hospital record of my airbourne accident which was the only proof of it. The only record in my SMR was my exiting exam which I stated the accident in. But I still was awarded 30%, increased to 60% on right knee. NOW, I'm not complaining trust me! I was just wondering if the VA has any records that I don't? I'm about 100% sure they didn't award my claim just on my statement aone. I'm sure it's has to be that hospital record that I don't have. Has anybody been thru this before? I mean besides getting copies of my c:file, in which I'm going to do.

[cooter]

The first time I asked for my SMR it was incomplete and the 2nd time only added very little. When I filed my statement in support of claim I stated that my SMR were incomplete and sited 2 incidents (1 being a broken hand) that were not listed in the records to support my claim they my SMR are incomplete. I was awarded 4 out of 5 claims in the end.

I was going request another copy of m SMR but I thought I'd wait to see what's in my c:file first. That's ironic I also had a fractured wrist that WASN'T in my SMR!

So are saying that even though you didn't have the records but va did? How many of the 5 claims did you NOT have records of that was awarded? Your info culd very

well help me!

[jbasser]

Cooter, make an appointment to go to the RO to look at your file. You will be surprised what you find.

J

[cooter]

Cooter, make an appointment to go to the RO to look at your file. You will be surprised what you find.

J

Question for ya jbasser. Does RO keep a complete record of a vets SMR or do they just have the SMR only for a claim thats been filed? How does that work?

[jbasser]

Question for ya jbasser. Does RO keep a complete record of a vets SMR or do they just have the SMR only for a claim thats been filed? How does that work?

They have the entire file. They dont make a substitute unless your claim is say at the BVA and you file a new claim for another condition.

J

[Ricky]

If you need the AB accident records pronto make an appointment at the RO to review your records. If it is there they will normally copy a few pages for you on the spot. However, to get a complete copy of your C-File you will have to request it and it will take a few weeks to a few months. Just depends on the work load at the RO.

[cooter]

They have the entire file. They dont make a substitute unless your claim is say at the BVA and you file a new claim for another condition.

J

VERY GOOD! I've been wondering that since I first filed. This is another reason I love this site, people willing to help out!

Another question fo ya J. Is it etched in stone when they say not to file a claim while another is pending? Also can you change a statement of claim before

it's reviewed?