VA records FOIA
request service.
FileFOIA is a professional VA records FOIA request service and public records retrieval service that gets your C-File, medical records, service files, and benefits documentation. Need to hire someone to file a VA records FOIA request? We handle everything — flat fee, private, done for you.
Every VA and military record
you’re entitled to through FOIA.
The VA and Department of Defense hold decades of records about your service, your health, and your benefits. Our VA records FOIA request service — a done-for-you public records retrieval service — knows exactly where each record lives and how to request it. Here is what we get for veterans and their families:
VA C-File (Claims File)
The single most important document in any VA benefits case. Your C-File contains every rating decision, medical exam, doctor’s opinion, nexus letter, and piece of correspondence between you and the VA. We request your complete C-File from the VA regional office handling your claim. Essential for any benefits appeal.
VA Medical Records
Your complete VA healthcare records — treatment notes, diagnoses, prescriptions, lab results, imaging, mental health records, and surgical reports from every VA facility where you’ve been treated. We request these under both FOIA and the Privacy Act to ensure you receive the complete file.
Military Service Records & DD-214
Your DD-214 (Certificate of Release), deployment history, personnel files, training records, performance evaluations, and awards documentation. Held at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis. Our VA records FOIA request service files the SF-180 request on your behalf.
Disability Rating Records
The evidence the VA used to assign your disability rating — examiner notes, medical opinions, rating decisions, and the reasoning behind every determination. If you believe your rating is too low, our VA records FOIA request service gets the full file so you and your VSO or attorney can build the strongest possible appeal.
VA Decision Letters & Appeals
All formal decisions made on your claims — grants, denials, rating changes, Board of Veterans Appeals decisions, and CAVC remands. Hiring our VA records FOIA request service gives you a complete paper trail of every VA determination so nothing is missing from your appeal package.
DoD & Investigation Records
Military investigation files, JAG records, Inspector General reports, and Department of Defense records related to your service. We file with the appropriate DoD component — whether Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard — under the correct FOIA process for each branch.
The VA denies claims every day
because records are missing.
The most common reason legitimate VA claims are denied or underrated is incomplete documentation. Veterans who don’t have their complete C-File can’t identify what evidence the VA is missing — and can’t build the strongest possible service connection argument.
Our VA records FOIA request service gets you the complete picture. When you hire us to file your VA records FOIA request, you see exactly what the VA has, what they’re relying on, and what’s missing from your file. That information wins appeals.
FileFOIA is a public records filing and management service — not a law firm. For legal representation in VA benefits litigation, we recommend a VSO or accredited VA attorney. Our VA records FOIA request service provides the records that support your legal case. See our attorney services for referrals.
File a VA Records FOIA Request — $49How our VA records FOIA request
service works — done for you.
Tell us which records
Our intake form asks which records you need — medical records, C-File, service records, or all of the above. We identify whether your records are at the VA, the NPRC, or both — and file the correct request for each. You never have to figure out which office to contact.
We file the right request
VA medical records, C-Files, and service records require different requests sent to different offices. Hiring our VA records FOIA request service means we handle all of them under one intake. We know which VA regional office, NPRC location, and branch-specific records center holds your file.
We track and escalate
The VA is frequently backlogged. FileFOIA monitors your case, follows up when they miss statutory deadlines, and escalates if your benefits claim or appeal depends on receiving records promptly. This is the FOIA request help most veterans never get.
Records delivered and analyzed
Every document delivered organized to your secure client portal and Dropbox folder. We run a full gap analysis — checking what was produced vs. what was requested. Improper redactions and missing records are challenged immediately.
You served. You’re entitled
to every record the VA holds.
Veterans Filing Claims
Hiring our VA records FOIA request service before filing or appealing a disability claim means you know exactly what evidence the VA has — and what’s missing. Our done-for-you public records retrieval service gets the C-File and medical records that form the foundation of every successful appeal.
VSOs & VA Attorneys
Veterans Service Organizations and accredited VA attorneys use our VA records FOIA request service to pull C-Files and medical records efficiently. We handle the filing, tracking, and gap analysis so your advocates focus on building the legal case. Retainer accounts available for high-volume practices.
Surviving Family Members
Surviving spouses and family members can request a veteran’s records after death for dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC), burial benefits, or historical documentation. Our VA records FOIA request service handles next-of-kin requests with the correct Privacy Act consent documentation.
VA records FOIA request service
pricing — flat fees, no surprises.
Our VA records FOIA request service is a professional public records retrieval service priced by the complexity of what you need. Here is exactly what each tier costs and what it covers:
Agency fees (if any) are passed through at cost. Most VA records FOIA requests have zero agency fees. Not sure which tier you need? Book a $75 consultation and we’ll tell you exactly what to request.
VA records FOIA request service —
frequently asked questions.
Yes. Any person or authorized agent can file a VA records FOIA request on your behalf. Our VA records FOIA request service acts as your authorized agent — handling the entire process for a flat $49 fee. No legal background required. For VA benefits litigation, we recommend working with a VSO or accredited VA attorney alongside our records service.
Your C-File (Claims File) is the complete record of everything the VA has about your disability claims — every rating decision, C&P exam report, medical opinion, nexus letter, and piece of correspondence. It’s the most critical document in any VA benefits appeal. Our VA records FOIA request service requests it from the VA regional office handling your claim. Without it, you’re building an appeal blind.
Your DD-214 and service records are held by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri. FileFOIA files a Standard Form 180 request on your behalf — the correct form and process for NPRC requests. We track the request and follow up when NPRC misses response deadlines.
The VA must respond within 20 business days under FOIA law. In practice, medical records and C-Files often take 4–12 weeks due to backlog. NPRC service records vary from 2 weeks to several months depending on demand. Our VA records FOIA request service tracks every deadline and follows up aggressively. If your appeal has a deadline, mention it in your intake form and we flag your case for priority handling.
The 1973 NPRC fire destroyed approximately 16–18 million Army and Air Force personnel records. However, alternative documentation exists — unit morning reports, pay records, separation documents, and unofficial records held by other agencies. FileFOIA knows which alternative sources to target and files with each one. Many veterans have successfully reconstructed their service history this way. See the NPRC fire information page for background.
Yes. Surviving spouses, next of kin, and legal representatives can request records after a veteran’s death. We handle these next-of-kin requests with the correct Privacy Act documentation — including the veteran’s death certificate and relationship documentation. These records are commonly needed for DIC claims, burial benefits, and military funeral honors.
The VA commonly cites the (b)(6) privacy exemption to withhold records — often more broadly than the law allows. We analyze every exemption cited and challenges those that don’t hold up. If records are improperly withheld, we file a targeted appeal through our FOIA appeals service.
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Get the records that
support your claim.
Hire our VA records FOIA request service today — a done-for-you public records retrieval service for veterans, VSOs, and VA attorneys. Flat fee. Private. We handle everything.