I am a 74 year old Army Vietnam vet (I served 18 months in Vietnam 1969-70), and I have NEVER been to the VA or filed for a claim. However I have been told that I need to do it and start by getting a copy of my military records, is this correct and how should I go about getting my military records?

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Also, a friend just told me yesterday to go to the VA and request a VA ID card?

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Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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