Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Information

VSOs serve an important role is assisting military Veterans, Retirees, and their Next of Kin. This information is designed to assist VSOs obtain information from the National Personnel Records Center.

Please read the General Information first, and then read about a specific topic.

Index to Information by Subject

• General Information
• Burial Benefits
• Separation Document (DD Form 214 or equivalent)
• Military Personnel Records Locations
• Types of Medical Records
  • Locations of Medical Records
• Medals Replacement
• Record Corrections
  • Boards for Correction of Military Records / Discharge Upgrades
• Benefits
• Finance Records
• Official Military Personnel File Contents
• 1973 Fire
• Morning Reports
• Veterans Preference and "Wartime" Service
• Other VA Benefits (G.I. Bill)
• Survivor Benefits (Includes DIC)