Claim Roadmap
Your step-by-step guide to filing a winning VA claim.
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Collect all service records and medical documentation before you file.
Request DD-214 from National Archives
~30 min
Obtain VA medical records (VAMC)
~15 min
Gather private treatment records
~1-2 hrs
Collect service treatment records (STRs)
~30 min