How to Fill Out the VA Medical Records Request Form
When you serve the country in the military, Veterans Affairs (VA) is supposed to help you with health issues when you are out of the military. If you need to access your medical records, you will need to fill out the .
It is not unusual to have to fill out a records release form. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guarantees access to your health records. This may come into play if you need to send information to a new doctor or want a copy for family members in case of an emergency.
The good news is that it's relatively easy to gain access to electronic health records. Many places like Baptist, Cleveland Clinic, Mercy, and Kaiser have this option, but the length they retain records and how you access them can vary.
DoNotPay is happy to help you write a letter requesting your medical records from the VA.
What Medical Records Are Restricted From Being Released?
Anywhere you go to get medical care will have restrictions on what medical information can be shared with special permissions. This can vary from office to office, but some classic pieces of medical history need special permission to be shared.
- Any STD diagnosis
- Any diagnosis of a mental illness
- Whether or not you have a substance abuse (drugs or alcohol) problem and if you are being treated.
- Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Anemia
- Diagnosis of HIV
Many places have a special section on their records release form where you can sign to show that you want this particular information to be released. Otherwise, that information will not be shared when your records are released.
What Are Military Medical Records?
A military medical record shows any outpatient, dental, or mental health treatments a person received while serving in the military. It can include induction and separation physical exams, doctor's visits, and lab tests.
How You Can Request Military Medical Records From the VA
If you need to request your medical records from the VA, you have two options.
Print Form
- Go to this page and print it out.
- Fill out the page completely.
- Note that there is a section where you can denote whether or not you want your detailed medical information to be shared.
- Mail it to the local VA facility that you go to.
Online Form
- Go to this page and scroll down to the VA Blue Button heading.
- Click on the box to sign in.
- Once you are signed in, click on Health Records on your dashboard.
- That will load a page and give you the option to
- Look at your Blue Button report
- Check out your Health Summary
- Look at your medical images and reports
Who Do I Contact for Military/Veteran Medical Records?
If you need to get military/veteran medical records, refer to this chart for more information.
| Branch | Date Discharged or Retired | Who to Request Records From | Contact Info |
| Army | 10/16/1992 to 12/31/2013 | Department of VA | Records Management Center
Department of Veterans Affairs ATTN: Release of Information Claims Intake Center P.O. Box 4444 Janesville, WI 53547 |
| On or after 01/01/2014 | AMEDD Record Processing Center | AMEDD Record Processing Center
3370 Nacogdoches Road, Suite 116 San Antonio, TX 78217 | |
| Navy | 01/31/1994 to 12/31/2013 | Department of VA | Records Management Center
Department of Veterans Affairs ATTN: Release of Information Claims Intake Center P.O. Box 4444 Janesville, WI 53547 |
| On or after 01/01/2014 | BUMED Navy Medicine Records Activity | Navy Medicine Records Activity (NMRA)
BUMED Detachment St. Louis 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., Building 103 St. Louis, MO 63120 | |
| Air Force | 05/01/1994 to 12/31/2013 | Department of VA | Records Management Center
Department of Veterans Affairs ATTN: Release of Information Claims Intake Center P.O. Box 4444 Janesville, WI 53547 |
| On or after 01/01/2014 | AF STR Processing Center | AF STR Processing Center
ATTN: Release of Information 3370 Nacogdoches Road, Suite 116 San Antonio, TX 78217 | |
| Marine Corps | 05/01/1994 to 12/31/2013 | Department of VA | Records Management Center
Department of Veterans Affairs ATTN: Release of Information Claims Intake Center P.O. Box 4444 Janesville, WI 53547 |
| On or after 01/01/2014 | BUMED Navy Medicine Records Activity | Navy Medicine Records Activity (NMRA)
BUMED Detachment St. Louis 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., Building 103 St. Louis, MO 63120 | |
| Coast Guard | 04/01/1998 to 09/30/2014 | Department of VA | Records Management Center
Department of Veterans Affairs ATTN: Release of Information Claims Intake Center P.O. Box 4444 Janesville, WI 53547 |
Get Your VA Medical Records Using DoNotPay
If you don't want to deal with requesting your medical records on your own, DoNotPay can help.
We are very familiar with writing down medical record request letters to help you write a clear letter asking for your records. Here is how it works:
- Look up medical records on DoNotPay’s website.
- Enter the name of the health care provider you’d like to receive medical records from.
- Answer a few questions about your provider and where you’d like to send the records.
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Conclusion
It is very honorable to serve our country, so a group is designed to help you with your medical needs after you are no longer serving. Veterans Affairs (VA) is where you go when you need to see a doctor, and that is where you will get your medical records if you need them. DoNotPay can help you write a letter to the VA asking them to release your medical records. Reach out today to see how DoNotPay can help you with this, among many other things.