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VA eases claims for veterans whose 1973 records burned

The Department of Veterans Affairs updated procedures to simplify claims for veterans whose personnel files were damaged or lost in the July 1973 NPRC fire near St. Louis.

Published Aug 24, 2026, 11:34 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Veterans whose records were damaged or destroyed in a fire in July 1973 now have an easier way to file claims, the Department of Veterans Affairs says.