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I requested my c-File a couple years ago can I get another one is there a limit to how many you can get if there is can you pay for copies of them where and how do I get them

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Write a letter to the VARO that has your C file.

They will charge you for copies of whatever you already got .

You could request only the records that accumulated from your last request , and get them for free, but often it is better to request the whole 9 yards again even if you have to pay for them.

These are not your medical records, just the claims file info and correspondense etc.

I was surprised at what my C file contained (and what was missing)

GRADUATE ! Nov 2nd 2007 American Military University !

When thousands of Americans faced annihilation in the 1800s Chief

Osceola's response to his people, the Seminoles, was

simply "They(the US Army)have guns, but so do we."

Sameo to us -They (VA) have 38 CFR ,38 USC, and M21-1- but so do we.

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They did not charge me for my second copy of the c file a couple years after the first. While they could try to charge you, my guess is they probably dont want to dig through your file to find out if you got a copy earlier, so they wont charge you. When you ask for a copy, you dont need to mention that you got one a couple years ago, just ask for a copy. Dont provide information the vA does not request/require.

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You get one copy for free. You can get copies free of anything that is since your last request. You can get another complete copy for the cost of copying(around 25 cents a page) plus, usually, an hourly rate for the copy person doing the job. If the file is extensive they may offer to allow you to come in and do the copying, at no charge. They offered that option to me.

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Does a C-File contain copies of all previous claims and correspondence with the VA? Also when you request your "C-File" on form 3288, does the VA know what you want? Do you request this info from your RO? What are VMAC records and 201 files? Sorry for all the questions. Still learning.

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Hello All,,,,, some good information here.....

I was charged for my second copy which had grown over a 5 year period. My first one was free..... 1500 pages or so cost me about 240.00 HOWEVER they sent me everything including the nearly impossible to get QTC (regional office generated) C and P exam . If you try to get the C and P exam and it is from the contract company QTC ,,, remember that it is not part of the VAMC or VHA..... and they don't have copies of it so you cannot go and ask for a copy at the Clinic. It is the PROPERTY of the Regional Office and they will use any trick they can to keep you from getting it. I still do not have my FOIA answer and that C and P.....but I did get it in the C FILE and it was well worth my payment.

Also your Cfile will contain or should contain all information on any claims that have ever been filed by the Veteran to a Regional Office. Even if it is 40-50 years ago.

I would also like to point out that if you have a C and P exam from a VAMC or specialty VA clinic , then you can easily get your C and P exam from that clinic once it has been published to the console or system......Also you can get your VA records from the VAMC by request for release of information....No big deal as a rule.

NOT SO with a QTC C and P examination.....it is much more difficult and may require a FOIA. Yes you will hear some on the board tell you , that all you need to do is call them(RO) and set up an appointment at the Regional Office to review your Cfile or get something out of it. But try to get someone to answer the phone at some of the ROs.... to set up an appointment. It is nearly impossible at some of them. And most of the correspondance you do to an RO will treat anything like a claim and it is a long wait. Try to get your QTC C and P exam.....or your dependents pay .......or even a simple question. Mine has been no fun at all.

Your 201 file is different. That is your Military service file .....It may or may not have all of the records in it. You would have evaluations in it. Possibly TDY duty ...travel vouchers, dental records , achievement awards, etc.

VAMC is Veterans Affairs Medical Centers which usually have your VA medical records. Sometimes they will also include your Military Medical Records. Your Regional Office or RO will also have copies of your Service medical records and the VA treatment records. You are allowed to have pertenent medical records from private doctors or hospitals scanned into the system but the Veteran has to make sure the VA does it.

Above all remember that the VA is slow and does not move on anyones schedule , so a Veteran must dig in and NEVER GIVE UP. God Bless, C.C.

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Every time I request a copy of my c-file they always call me and ask me what I want out of my c-file because it is to big. Never can get my file.

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