What about Veterans Administration and military records?

We will assist you as much as we can, but most requests for these specific types of records are best directed to the main source of that information.

  • Military Records - for a person’s military records you should submit your request to the National Military Records Center. You may go to the national archives' website for information on how to process their request application.
  • VA Records - for a person’s Veterans Administration records or claim information you should submit your FOIA request directly to the VA for information regarding the specific categories listed below. Go to the VA’s website for details in processing a FOIA request for VA records - then go to “FOIA” at the bottom of their home page. Those categories of records are:
    • Medical Records - Submit the request to the Director of the VA facility where the individual was last treated or to the FOIA or Privacy Act Officer, Veterans Health Administration.
    • National Cemetery Records - Submit the request to the Director, National Cemetery Area Office or the FOIA or Privacy Act Officer, National Cemetery Administration.
    • Benefit Records - Submit the request to the FOIA or Privacy Act Officer at the VA Regional Office serving the individuals jurisdiction or the FOIA or Privacy Act Officer, Veterans Benefits Administration. These records encompass the wide range of veterans benefits such as; compensation, pension, vocational rehabilitation, education, home loan guaranty, etc.

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1. How to submit a FOIA request?
2. Where should I send my request?
3. What types of records are available to the general public?
4. What about Veterans Administration and military records?
5. Are there any fees charged for this service?
6. What is the response time?