Comment on AN95-Interim Final Rule-Zerr, Timothy A. (Veterans for Peace)

As a Vietnam Combat Veteran this exchange of records seems to indicate that although I was dafted into active duty for 2 years in 1967, all my VHA health records can be accessed by DOD. For what? It seems this could be a breach of confidentiality by DOD taping into VHA records when the DOD has absolutely no jurisdiction over veterans health records except with a release. If a Release of Information consent is given by the veteran I see no problem. If not, we are getting into unnecessary intrusion into our lives by DOD for no good reason unless one is still in the National Guard or Reserves, or Active Duty and has obligations to the DOD. On the other hand, it is important that VHA and VBA have access to DOD records for continuity of medical care, safety, and service connected claims to help the veteran, or refute his story for the few that fabricate.