CVA Military Service Records & Documentation 3

Question 1

What information found on a DD Form 214 is particularly important when establishing presumptive service connection for Agent Orange exposure?

Accepted Answer

Dates and locations of service, particularly service in Vietnam

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The veteran's rank at discharge

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The number of decorations received

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The type of discharge characterization

Question 2

Which document records a veteran's service-connected disabilities recognized at the time of military separation?

Accepted Answer

DD Form 2697 / Separation Health Assessment

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DD Form 214

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DA Form 2-1

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NGB Form 22

Question 3

What is the significance of the 'Remarks' section on a DD Form 214 in a VA claim?

Accepted Answer

It can contain information about deployments, hazardous duty, and combat service that supports claims

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It has no legal significance

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It only lists awards and decorations

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It shows the veteran's training history

Question 4

What does 'service treatment records' (STRs) refer to in the context of VA claims?

Accepted Answer

Medical records documenting healthcare received during active military service

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Records of a veteran's military occupational training

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Records of a veteran's service awards and decorations

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Personnel administrative records from the military branch

Question 5

How can a CVA advocate help a veteran obtain records from the National Personnel Records Center?

Accepted Answer

By assisting the veteran in completing and submitting SF 180 and providing supporting identification

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By directly accessing the NPRC database

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By contacting the veteran's former commanding officer only

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By filing a VA claim without any service records

Question 6

What is a 'Personnel Qualification Record' and why might it be relevant to a VA claim?

Accepted Answer

A military document showing the veteran's assignments, training, and MOS history that can corroborate in-service events

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A record of VA benefits previously received

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A medical fitness assessment

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A financial record of military pay history