https://www.gao.gov/products/107739

B-192554: Oct 26, 1978

An individual claimed proceeds of a check allegedly mailed to, but never received by, a family member after the death of a former Army member. The claimant believes that the check was issued in the 1920's or 1930's. Pay records prior to 1959 have been destroyed, and without supporting evidence, the claim must be disallowed...

https://www.gao.gov/products/451068

B-192554: Oct 26, 1978

DIGEST: WHERE GOVERNMENT RECORDS NECESSARY TO EITHER JUSTIFY OR REFUTE A CLAIM HAVE BEEN DESTROYED PURSUANT TO LAW. THERE IS NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE FROM ANY SOURCE TO ESTABLISH THE LIABILITY OF THE UNITED STATES. ESTATE OF HOWARD STOKELY: THIS ACTION IS IN RESPONSE TO A LETTER FROM MR. HOWELL STOKELAND WAS INDUCTED INTO THE UNITED STATES ARMY. HE WAS DISCHARGED ON FEBRUARY 5. THE FINGERP...