We are happy to help veterans who need military records, are having problems with disability compensation, or are having difficulty with the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you have tried to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and have run into problems, we might be able to help. You will need to fill out a Privacy Release Form and send it with the explanation of the problem you are having.
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Waco:
One Veterans Plaza, 701 Clay Avenue
Waco, Texas 76799
(800) 827-1000
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Dallas:
10501 North Central Expressway, Suite 213
Dallas, Texas 75231
(214) 361-5896
Dallas-Fort Worth:
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211
(214) 467-3374
Eligibility for most VA benefits is based on discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. Please feel free to call my Dallas office if you have not heard in a timely manner the status of your claim, or after you appeal denial of a claim, and you want me to check the status of your case. For further information on Veterans benefits, please go to the following link: http://www.vba.va.gov
Eligibility for most veterans’ health care benefits is based solely on active military service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard (or Merchant Marines during WW II), and discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
Reservists and National Guard members who were called to active duty by a Federal Executive Order may qualify for VA health care benefits. Returning service members, including Reservists and National Guard members who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations have special eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for two years following discharge from active duty.
Health Care eligibility is not just for those who served in combat.
Other groups may be eligible for some health benefits.
Veteran’s health care is not just for service-connected injuries or medical conditions.
Veteran’s health care facilities are not just for men only. VA offers full-service health care to women veterans.
Click here to get started in determining your eligibility for VA health care benefits.
For further information, please call the Dallas office or go to the VA’s web site at http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/
Veterans with active duty service, that was not dishonorable, during World War II and later periods are eligible for VA loan benefits. WWII, Korean conflict, and Vietnam era veterans must have at least 90 days service. Veterans with service only during peacetime periods and active duty military personnel must have had more than 180 days active duty service. Veterans of enlisted service which began after September 7, 1980, or officers with service beginning after October 16, 1981, must in most cases have served at least 2 years. Persian Gulf conflict reservists and National Guard members who were activate on or after August 2, 1990, and served at least 90 days with an honorable discharge are eligible. Members of the Select Reserve, including National Guard, who are not otherwise eligible and who have completed 6 years of service and have been honorably discharged or have completed 6 years of service and are still serving may be eligible. The expanded eligibility for Reserves and National Guard individuals will expire in October, 2003. Call the VA toll free at 1-888-487-1970 for further information on eligibility.
Most military records are stored at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri. If you are trying to get records from your military service, or that of a family member, feel free to contact my office. I will need your written permission to help with this issue. To make that easier, please put your request in writing and include a copy of the DD214 (Discharge Form) of the veteran, and fax or mail it to my Dallas office. If you have any questions about this process or military records in general, you can contact my Dallas office and ask for the caseworker that handles Veterans matters.
Military medals are also an issue handled primarily through the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis. It is always an honor and privilege for me to present medals to deserving veterans. If you are owed medals from your service, just contact my Dallas office in writing. Once I receive this information from you, I will be back in touch with you regarding any other paperwork that might be required to send the request to the proper officials.
You can request replacement for lost or stolen medals from the National Personnel Records Center or write to:
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100
Or
DATC-PAP-BC
Chief Military Awards Branch
Military Personnel Branch
Hoffman Building #2
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria, VA 22332
All requests must be completed in writing.
All members of the armed forces who served the US during the Cold War era --from 2 September 1945 to 26 December 1991-- are eligible to receive a Cold War Recognition Certificate.
My office is happy to contact the Army on your behalf if you have not received the certificate in a timely manner. Please contact my Dallas office in writing with your request.
The application, instructions, and sample letter can be accessed on the internet at http://coldwar.army.mil You may also email at cwrs@Fairfaxemh2.army.mil or fax to (703) 275-6749. Applicants can mail requests to:
Cold War Recognition
4035 Ridge Top Road
Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22030
Acceptable proof of military service include the following forms: DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release/Discharge from Active Duty); WD AGO form 53-55 (War Department Separation Document); or Oath of Office -- Military Personnel or Letter of Appointment. Do not send original copies of these records because they will not be returned to you. Copies of these records can be obtained from:
National Personnel Records Center
(Military Personnel Records)
9700 Page Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
The Total Army Personnel Command is the agent for the recognition project and can be reached at (703) 275-6279.
The Department of Veterans Affairs currently has many claims pending for various types of benefits. Because of that, many veterans feel that their case might be taking longer then it should. I am always glad to help in these situations. At my request, the VA review a veteran's case and respond back to me the status a particular case. Anytime a veteran has new information or updated medical reports, they are welcome to send me that information to forward to the VA. If you would like my help with a claim or appeal, please contact my Dallas office in writing.