Veterans Health and Medical Records

Betty·August 9, 2025·5 comments
BranchStatusDateRecord Location
ArmyDischarged, retired, or separated from any component10/16/1992 to 12/31/2013Department of VA, Records Management Center
on or after 01/01/2014AMEDD Record Processing Center
NavyDischarged, retired, or separated from any component01/31/1994 to 12/31/2013Department of VA, Records Management Center
on or after 01/01/2014BUMED Navy Medicine Records Activity
Air ForceDischarged, retired, or separated from any component05/01/1994 to 12/31/2013Department of VA, Records Management Center
on or after 01/01/2014AF STR Processing Center
Discharged or retired from Reserves or National Guard06/01/1994 to 12/31/2013Department of VA, Records Management Center
on or after 01/01/2014AF STR Processing Center
Marine CorpsDischarged, retired, or separated from any component05/01/1994 to 12/31/2013Department of VA, Records Management Center
on or after 01/01/2014BUMED Navy Medicine Records Activity
Coast GuardDischarged, retired, or separated from Active Duty – Reservists with 90 days active duty for training04/01/1998 to 09/30/2014Department of VA, Records Management Center
On or after 10/1/2014USCG HSWL SC Medical Administration

Filing a claim for medical benefits?

Veterans who plan to file a claim for medical benefits with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) do not need to request a copy of their military health record from NPRC. After a claim is filed, the VA will obtain the original health record from NPRC. In addition, many health records were lent to the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to the 1973 Fire.

Veterans who filed a medical claim should contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in order to determine if their record is already on file. The VA Toll Free # is: 1-800-827-1000 – it will connect the caller to the nearest VA office.

Betty

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