Documentation
Needed to Start
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Required to have a copy of your military medical records and any civilian medical treatment documentation that occurred while in the service.
- 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.
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Not required but recommended to have relevant military service record information; e.g. DD-214; airborne logbook; narratives to combat awards; Purple citation; 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 Solutions 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.
