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Manage Your Veterans Medical Documents Online

Record Types

Physical health files detail injuries and lab work. Mental health records cover your behavioral wellness. Keeping these distinct can streamline your VA claims.

  • Store injury reports and therapy notes in separate folders. This ensures you only share sensitive information when it is absolutely necessary for your care.

Storage Tips

Label folders 'Medical' versus 'Behavioral.' Use fireproof safes for paper and encrypted drives for digital. Pro Tip: Review your files early to fix any errors.

  • Feeling stuck. Help is available. Grab a support advocate or request larger print forms. Pro Tip: Bring your own data copies to every new doctor visit.

Core medical forms and filings explained

Learning these forms strengthens your care journey. It helps you talk to the VA and private doctors with total clarity and confidence in your medical history.

DD-214: Proof of Service and Your Discharge Record

This is your main service proof. It lists your branch, dates, and status. Guard this well; you will need it for almost every benefit or medical claim you file.

SF-600: Continuous Health and Treatment Chronology

This ledger logs every clinic visit. It uses SOAP notes to detail your symptoms and the doctor's plan. It acts as a vital roadmap for any new physician you see.

DD Form 3349: Physical Profile

This form outlines your physical limits and duty changes. It helps providers understand how your conditions impact your daily life and your ability to work.

DD 2697 & 2807-1: Your Personal Health Narrative

DD 2697 shows health shifts at discharge. DD 2807-1 is your history in your own words. These bridge the gap between military service and civilian healthcare.

Checklist for VA Care Claims

Gather these papers first. Having a full file ready prevents stressful delays and ensures the VA has the evidence needed for a much faster decision.

Service Papers

  • DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB-22 for Guard, DA Form 2-1, and your official travel orders.

Health Evidence

  • Treatment logs, specialist letters, SF-600 notes, and all diagnostic imaging or results.

Side Evidence

  • VA Form 21-4138, Disability Questionnaires, buddy statements, and your symptom journals.

FILE PREPARING

Step-by-Step Filing Action

Sort your core records and witness statements. A clean folder helps the VA verify facts without extra calls. Pro Tip: Scan every page and store a digital backup.

Follow the 'Rule of Three': One digital file, one fireproof paper copy, and one working copy for your rep. This protects your history from loss or tech failure.

Decoding your service papers

Discharge codes tell your unique story. We explain them in plain English so you can understand your status and your eligibility for all types of Texas care.

  • SPN codes explain why you exited, while RE codes show reenlistment status. ICD-10 codes name your actual diagnoses. Use this knowledge to advocate for yourself.

Record Access

Accessing your military medical file

Getting your full file is the first step toward benefits. We provide the steps to request every page. Pro Tip: Keep a log of every person you call for records.

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