How do I get lost military discharge papers to file for Social Security?

Just filing for social security and they say they need a copy of my military discharge papers. I've lost them. How do I get a copy?How do I get lost military discharge papers to file for Social Security?eVetRecs:

Request Copies of Military Personnel Records



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"just wondering why they need discharge papers because when i applied for ss i wasn't asked for mine."



Because if you served a certain period of honorable service, during specific times, you get a slightly enhanced increase in SS payments.



From the Social Security website;



Receiving Social Security credit for military service.

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.鈥?/a>How do I get lost military discharge papers to file for Social Security?Send for a copy of your DD214 through the VA website. They will want a fax to confirm your identity but you should have it in just a few days.How do I get lost military discharge papers to file for Social Security?just wondering why they need discharge papers because when i applied for ss i wasn't asked for mine.

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