The National Personnel Records Center / Military Personnel Records (NPRC-MPR) is the repository for all military personnel, health and medical records. The Center provides DD-214's and other separation documents that are required to process most types of claims, including those for burial assistance, pensions and life insurance.

Issues specifically concerning military pay are handled by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. While no separate files or comprehensive reports are maintained on individuals due unclaimed pay and entitlements, active duty members may claim authorized payments at any time. There is a six-year statute of limitations on collecting pay or entitlements once an individual has separated from the service, however. Although safekeeping services are no longer offered to the general public, the military provides storage of U.S. Savings Bonds for up to one year after a member leaves service.

For more information and assistance tracing unclaimed veterans benefits go to: Veteran Benefit Search