Military Veterans: Know How to Request Your VA Health Records

PHOENIX (June 15, 2026) – For Veterans accessing healthcare through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), knowing how to request military service and health records is important to help manage their care.

According to VA, Veterans have the right to request copies of their VA health information, whether to review past appointments, share information with another provider, or retain records.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) manages Veterans’ health records and it’s important to understand how to follow the release of information (ROI) process.

VHA understands that when the request process is clear, Veterans are less likely to experience delays in receiving their records.

VHA also emphasizes clear instructions ensure requests are sent to the correct VA office to be processed efficiently while protecting privacy and health information.

Learn more: This recent VA News article explains how Veterans can request their VA health records.