AGENCY: Department of Human Services. Office of Veterans' Affairs
SERIES: 2255
TITLE: Veterans' case files
DATES: i 1973-1979.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by veteran's surname.
DESCRIPTION: These files were used to help veterans or their dependents present claims against the United States or establish their rights to benefits, compensation, or privileges to which they are entitled under federal or state law. The files include information regarding requests for educational benefits, discharge upgrades, death benefits, loan guarantees, medical benefits (for veterans or dependents) and pensions. Most files begin with an information sheet of basic data collected by the agency: name, address, phone, social security number, service dates, date and place of birth, assistance needed, and who in the agency has been assigned as representative.__Most files also have a memorandum of actions taken in the case.__Beyond the basic data, content and extent of an individual file varies depending on the request. Much of the additional information consists of photocopies of federal military records.
Contents may include form letters, applications, copies of vital statistics records, copies of discharge papers, complete service record copies (generally if the individual requested a discharge upgrade to be eligible for benefits), medical records, power of attorney appointing the Veterans' Affairs Office as representative in a claim, and income data to prove eligibility.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These records demonstrate the function of the Veterans' Affairs Office, a now defunct agency, and record the military, personal, and family history of many veterans in the state.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private. Permission to use the records must be obtained from the subjects of the records.