Electronic Documents
The VA maintains a list of statements of policy and interpretation which have been adopted by the agency. This information is available online on the VA Directives website. Also, the VA maintains a list of administrative staff manuals and instructions to staff that affect members of the public. This information is available online on the VA Handbooks website.
VA Directives and Handbooks
The VA Raw Data, Congressional, and Chief FOIA Officer Reports are available now.
VA FOIA Reports
The VA FOIA Library maintains a collection of documents that are available electronically. These records have been previously requested by another FOIA requester and are likely to become the subject of future FOIA requests. This site also contains proactive disclosures where records are made available absent a FOIA request.
Important
Please refrain from submitting a FOIA request for personal records. This could delay overall processing.
Requests for personal records
You must request personal records (C-files, medical records, DD214, etc.) from the appropriate administration or agency.
FOIA Public Liaison:
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
VBACO FOIA Service
FOIA.VBACO@va.gov
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
VHA FOIA Public Liaison
vhafoiahelp@va.gov
(833) 880-8500
National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
NCA FOIA Service
cemncafoia@va.gov
Note: In light of reduced staffing, kindly direct any inquiries to FOIAHelp@va.gov, and you can expect a response within three business days. We appreciate your understanding.
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