All nationally released patches are located within subfolders by Application name under the Patches By Application folder. Updates are posted on a monthly basis.
Any patch containing the following criteria will be redacted:
- Security information, such as hashes and passwords
- Sensitive information, such as hard-coded addresses
- Internal VA comments
- Proprietary software embedded in VistA
Need assistance?
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
(005X6D) VACO
Washington, DC 20420
FOIA Hotline: 1-877-750-3642
Fax: 202-632-7581
Email:Â vacofoiase@va.gov
Requests for personal records
You must request personal records (C-files, medical records, DD214, etc.) from the appropriate administration or agency.
Note: Submitting a FOIA request to obtain personal records (i.e. Privacy Act records request) could delay overall processing.
Additional Tips:
- Review all the categories carefully before submitting to ensure your request is routed correctly.
- Keep a record of your submission confirmation for future reference.
- For detailed guidance, some sections provide links to resources or full instructions — be sure to read these if available.
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.
