Records Retention and Disposition Schedule MU-1

Client counseling file, including but not limited to basic data form, interview and counseling records, copies of State and Federal veterans' benefit forms, and records of referral to New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs:
RETENTION:        6 years after last entry

NOTE: A 1973 fire destroyed many records at the National Military Personnel Records Center.  Local veterans service agencies may need to retain records predating 1973 in order to provide information contained in those records destroyed in that fire.

Log or register showing summary information on all client contacts:
RETENTION:        6 years after last entry

Monthly statistical report submitted to New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs:
RETENTION:        1 year