The NA Form 13055 is a critical document for veterans whose military medical records were damaged or destroyed in the July 12, 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center. That fire destroyed roughly 80% of Army records from 1912 to 1960 and 75% of Air Force records from 1947 to 1964, leaving many veterans without documentation required for VA benefit claims.
To complete Form 13055, you will need the following information:
The National Personnel Records Center searches secondary sources for alternative documentation, including records transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs before the fire. The process is governed by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Paperwork Reduction Act. For related forms, see our medical records request form or our blank history records request.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | 13055 Form |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | 13055 na, download na form 13055 pdf, na form 13055 veteran, na form 13055 |
