seriesNo,seriesEntityName,seriesTitle,seriesDateRange,seriesArrangement,seriesDescription,seriesTotRetentDesc,seriesPrimaryClassCode,seriesExtentDesc
2255,Department of Human Services. Office of Veterans' Affairs,Veterans' case files,i 1973-1979.,Alphabetical by veteran's surname.,"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.",,Private,27 microfilm reels
10343,Department of Human Services. Office of Veterans' Affairs,Discharged veterans list,1976-1979.,None,Filmed computer print-out of the names and addresses of those discharged from military service.,,Private,2 microfilm reels