![]() ![]() A recommendation for the citation from your unit commander and a buddy statement about the conditions under which the injury was received. You will have to gather service or medical records to prove the combat injury. You must explain, document, and prove the nature of the injury.Īs you start the process you should obtain a copy of your discharge papers, otherwise known as a DD214, and see if it reflects wounded in combat. The veteran is asking the Department of Defense (DOD) to adjust its military records to reflect that a combat injury was received, sufficient to require medical treatment, and that a Purple Heart was earned. DD Form 149 is a request to correct military records. Since this is the military, it starts with filling out a form. The CBS show “Harry’s Law” about a quirky law firm recently had a story line about an Iraq veteran who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), but did not get a Purple Heart. This issue has even infiltrated pop cultures. We get asked about how to obtain a Purple Heart by veterans on a regular basis. You can read more about Purple Heart eligibility and qualifications here. ![]() Editor’s Note (): The information on this page has been updated. ![]()
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