To: Rhys Ifans
Cancer of the colon, while out of the service, is not a Government record. There should not be any restriction on a medical PUBLIC record that is from the armed forces. I believe there is still a "Freedom of Information Act"? and it is the public's right to be able to see these non-classified records on request?
38 posted on
02/29/2004 8:14:01 PM PST by
glowworm
( Rats and rat behavior, a rat is a rat is a rat..)
To: All
Trying to get medical records from the VA is a nightmare. We have been trying for 9 months. Their excuse is the records are lost. First they had them awaiting an authorization, then they dissapeared. Its been 8 months since the authorization was sent and still after numerous calls no records have been provided. I guess they can easily lose Kerry's too.
41 posted on
02/29/2004 8:25:32 PM PST by
Bringbackthedraft
(I saved my "JEB" signs for 08. I'll use them in 04 if Hillary runs.)
To: glowworm
Regarding the FOIA, from the DoD WebSite
An individual's complete service record is available to the former service member or, if deceased, to his/her next of kin (parents, spouse, or children). Limited information (such as dates of service, awards, and training) is available to anyone. Not available to the general public is information which would invade an individual's privacy, such as medical records, Social Security number, or present address.
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