★ From page 1damage below the sixth floor was not as serious as feared.Because of a history of “incendiary” fires, arson is being investigated as a possible cause by the FBI, Hillelson said He noted that about 12 fires have been reported in the building in the last two years.Veterans Administration officials in Washington said the loss of the records on the sixth floor would have no impact on 13 million veterans and their dependents receiving VA benefitsThe officials also said that those who have not yet applied for benefits will be able to use other military records as well as affidavits from military buddies if such records are missing.