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  • Claims process streamlined for Veterans affected by 1973 NPRC records fire

    Claims process streamlined for Veterans affected by 1973 NPRC records fire

    VA is making the claims process easier for Veterans whose records were damaged or destroyed in the 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).

  • The NPRC records fire of 1973

    The NPRC records fire of 1973

    The NPRC records fire of 1973 destroyed up to 18 million WWI, WWII, and Korean War Veterans' personnel records.

  • Accessing Veterans’ records from the National Archives or National Personnel Records Center

    Accessing Veterans’ records from the National Archives or National Personnel Records Center

    Learn how to access your military records from the National Archives or the National Personnel Records Center.

  • VA and NARA to digitize federal records for Veterans

    VA and NARA to digitize federal records for Veterans

    VA’s plan to digitize federal records will improve service to Veterans and their families at both VA and NARA.

  • Johnnie Jones, civil rights icon, gets Purple Heart 77 years after World War II wounds

    Johnnie Jones, civil rights icon, gets Purple Heart 77 years after World War II wounds

    It’s been 77 years and Johnnie Jones still sees the [...]

  • VA overcomes obstacles to reach millionth-claim milestone

    VA overcomes obstacles to reach millionth-claim milestone

    Despite a global pandemic, VBA has remained resilient in breaking boundaries with the completion of the one millionth claim this week. This is the second fastest rate within a fiscal year of completion in VA history with last year’s date of May 26 being the fastest on record to reach one million claims completed.

  • How to successfully file a VA compensation claim

    How to successfully file a VA compensation claim

    By providing a more complete picture of your situation to the rating team when you file your VA compensation claim application, you not only make it easier for the raters to find your information and process your claim, but you also increase your chances of having your claim granted.

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Last updated August 21, 2026

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