O99 <COMPOSED REQUEST ITEM> When a request code for the information/records required does not exist. The user is allowed to compose a request in a “free-text” space. This code can be used when processing claims in both paper claims folders and eFolders. Request code O99 should be used Note: rarely. The table below shows the narrative and proper use for other PIES request d. Other PIES Request Codes codes. Code Narrative When to Use NG1 NATIONAL GUARD RECORD. THE When requesting STRs INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE POP-UP GRIDS IS FURNISHED TO for a Veteran actively serving in the HELP IN IDENTIFYING A RECORD. National Guard, or NOTE: BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE not otherwise located for a Veteran GRIDS, BE SURE TO VERIFY THE: recently separated/retired from a National NAME SERVED UNDER, SSN, AND Guard unit (within the last 12 months). PROVIDE SN, IF APPLICABLE. RV1 RESERVE RECORD. THE When requesting STRs INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE POP-UP GRIDS IS FURNISHED TO for a Veteran actively serving in the HELP IN IDENTIFYING A RECORD. Reserves, or NOTE: BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE not otherwise located for a Veteran GRIDS, BE SURE TO VERIFY THE: recently separated/retired from a Reserve NAME SERVED UNDER, SSN, AND unit (within the last 12 months). PROVIDE SN, IF APPLICABLE. S01 SERVICE. VERIFY ONLY THE When verification of active duty is needed. UNVERIFIED PERIODS OF SERVICE If the only service is active duty for SHOWN AND NAME, SSN, SN, AS training, the response will indicate that APPLICABLE. fact. Request code should only be used Note: when processing a claim in a paper claims folder.
O99 <COMPOSED REQUEST ITEM> When a request code for the information/records required does not exist. The user is allowed to compose a request in a “free-text” space. This code can be used when processing claims in both paper claims folders and eFolders. Note: Request code O99 should be used rarely. d. Other PIES Request Codes The table below shows the narrative and proper use for other PIES request codes. Code Narrative When to Use NG1 NATIONAL GUARD RECORD. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE POP-UP GRIDS IS FURNISHED TO HELP IN IDENTIFYING A RECORD. NOTE: BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE GRIDS, BE SURE TO VERIFY THE: NAME SERVED UNDER, SSN, AND PROVIDE SN, IF APPLICABLE. When requesting STRs for a Veteran actively serving in the National Guard, or not otherwise located for a Veteran recently separated/retired from a National Guard unit (within the last 12 months). RV1 RESERVE RECORD. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE POP-UP GRIDS IS FURNISHED TO HELP IN IDENTIFYING A RECORD. NOTE: BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE GRIDS, BE SURE TO VERIFY THE: NAME SERVED UNDER, SSN, AND PROVIDE SN, IF APPLICABLE. When requesting STRs for a Veteran actively serving in the Reserves, or not otherwise located for a Veteran recently separated/retired from a Reserve unit (within the last 12 months). S01 SERVICE. VERIFY ONLY THE UNVERIFIED PERIODS OF SERVICE SHOWN AND NAME, SSN, SN, AS APPLICABLE. When verification of active duty is needed. If the only service is active duty for training, the response will indicate that fact. Note: Request code should only be used when processing a claim in a paper claims folder.