Documentation
Needed to Start
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Required to have a copy of your military medical records.
- VA Medical Records (if applicable) – Includes any treatment you’ve received through the VA healthcare system.
- Fitness Reports or Medical Board Proceedings – Documents related to medical discharges or assessments of your fitness to serve.
- VA medical treatment and/ or civilian medical records may be uploaded to support military related conditions.
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DD214 is required. If you are submitting a Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) claim within 180-days from official discharge and do not have a DD214, you will use a Statement of Service document signed by your Commander or Personnel Officer.
Not required but recommended is to have relevant military service information: e.g. narratives of combat awards (e.g. Purple Heart, Bronze Star w/ V, etc.); airborne log; school certificates; etc.The below is expanded upon examples:- Awards and Decorations – Verifies service in specific operations or exposure to unique conditions (e.g. a Combat Action Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Badge for combat-related PTSD claims).
- Buddy Statements – Written statements from fellow service members to verify incidents or conditions experienced during their service.
- Unit Records or Logs – Supports claims for injuries or stressors tied to specific unit activities or missions.
- Exposure Records – Documentation of exposure to toxic substances, environmental hazards, or traumatic events (e.g., chemical exposure logs or blast exposure records).
- Deployment records that verify locations, combat zones, or exposure to specific hazards (e.g. Agent Orange, burn pit exposure, etc.).
- Incident Reports or Line of Duty Determinations – Details specific events that led to an injury or condition, such as accidents, combat injuries, or training incidents.
Missing Medical Records?
If you don’t have a digital copy of your military medical records, VertXpert Solution has a preferred partnership with a VA-certified lawyer who can help you obtain them. While the standard request process can take 6-9 months, our preferred partner (VA certified lawyer with over a decade of experience) can secure and deliver your records in 2-4 weeks on average.
