I called the VA today (Chicago RO) about seeing my husband's C-file --and getting copies of a few of the documents.
I was told to see the C-file I need to write a request for an appointment -and it will take about 6 months.
The same for getting copies of any documents. -- write a request and wait 6 months.
I told her my husband had requested these documents LAST summer. She checked his file status and said the status is "Privacy" - which meas it IS in the process of having the documents copied - and that I should receive them in 30 days.
Does this seem accurate -- Would they still send copies of the documents requested if his case has been closed due to his death without me filing another request?
Does it generally take 6 months just to be able to get an appointment to see your C-file.
I am particularly interested in getting a copy of his discharge physical -- as he didn't seem to have a copy. We even sent in a separate request for that -- as a limited request - hoping to get it quicker.
The National Records Center say they don't have copies of his medical records - since they are at the VA.
Do they ever go back to the Records Center? Or when you file a VA claim - does that mean your records live at the VA?
It seems like the Records Center could just send COPIES of your SMRs -- so they wouldn't be held hostage when you need them...
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I called the VA today (Chicago RO) about seeing my husband's C-file --and getting copies of a few of the documents.
I was told to see the C-file I need to write a request for an appointment -and it will take about 6 months.
The same for getting copies of any documents. -- write a request and wait 6 months.
I told her my husband had requested these documents LAST summer. She checked his file status and said the status is "Privacy" - which meas it IS in the process of having the documents copied - and that I should receive them in 30 days.
Does this seem accurate -- Would they still send copies of the documents requested if his case has been closed due to his death without me filing another request?
Does it generally take 6 months just to be able to get an appointment to see your C-file.
I am particularly interested in getting a copy of his discharge physical -- as he didn't seem to have a copy. We even sent in a separate request for that -- as a limited request - hoping to get it quicker.
The National Records Center say they don't have copies of his medical records - since they are at the VA.
Do they ever go back to the Records Center? Or when you file a VA claim - does that mean your records live at the VA?
It seems like the Records Center could just send COPIES of your SMRs -- so they wouldn't be held hostage when you need them...
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