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Freedom of Information Act

US Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Agency FOIA mission is to encourage and oversee agency compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Our goals to best serve you are

  • Ensuring our team receives, date-stamps, and acknowledges your FOIA requests

  • Providing transparency (PDF, 2 Pages) according to law at the highest level possible

  • Initiating timely proactive disclosures by releasing documents via our Public Access Link (PAL)

  • Providing responsive records quickly and efficiently with password protection capability

  • Providing guidance through the FOIA Liaison

  • Ensuring VA policies comply with Federal regulatory requirements and legislative mandates and are consistent throughout each VA Administration (Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration)

Important

Please refrain from submitting a FOIA request for personal records. This could delay overall processing.

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Veterans Benefits Administration

Requests that include information related to annual benefits reports, workload statistics, PACT Act claims, provider credentials and training, provider curriculum vitae, fiduciary services, VA home loans, GI Bill and education benefits, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E), VA life insurance programs, remands from the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), outreach services, automation initiatives, field operations data, financial management services, human resources, and contract-related records.

Submit a VBA FOIA Request

Veterans Health Administration

Securely request your VA Medical Records in compliance with federal privacy standards. For records maintained by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), requests may include items such as police reports, awarded contracts, budget or financial records, Human Resources (HR) documents, Harassment Prevention Program (HPP) investigation files, Disruptive Behavior Reporting System (DBRS) reports, and Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) documentation. To assist in processing, please clearly specify the type of record and the relevant time period in your request.

Submit a VHA Request

VA FOIA Service

Requests for contracts, Secretary records/Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), public affairs records, budget and finance records, Office of Information and Technology (OIT) databases, HR records, Senior Executive Service (SES) records/political appointees, resolution management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), whistle blower protection records, Congressional correspondence, Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA), Office of General Council (OGC), White House Hotline (WHH) Records, Electronic Health Records Management.

Submit a VA FOIA Request

Veterans Benefits Administration

Requests for C-File, Service Treatment Record (STR), DD-214, and C&P exams.

NOTE: Once you’re in AccessVA, you will find a convenient “Quick Submit” tab that you can utilize.

Submit a VBA Privacy Request

National Cemetery Administration

Requests for burial and other records, such as historical headstone and marker documents, contracting files, and human resources information.

Submit a NCA Request

Office of Inspector General

Requests for records, can be submitted below or via email at VAOIGFOIA-PA@va.gov.

Submit an OIG Request

Publicly Available and Proactive Disclosures

Requests for information that is publicly available through proactive disclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I request my active-duty status?

You can verify and request proof of your active-duty status by visiting the official Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) website.

Where can I request my military service records?

You can request your military service records through the National Archives website by visiting the Request Military Service Records page.

Where can I get copies of my eOPF records as a former VA Employee?

As a former VA employee, you can request your eOPF records based on your separation date:

National Personnel Records Center

1 Archives Drive
St. Louis, MO 63138
Telephone: 314-801-0800
Fax: 314-801-9195

How do I request Workman’s Compensation Records from my employment with the VA?

Workman’s Compensation Claims are Department of Labor Records. You may file a FOIA request with the Department of Labor by mail or email: 

Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs
FOIA Coordinator
U.S. Department of Labor – OWCP
Room S-3524
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20210
foiarequest@dol.gov

Additional information regarding submitting a FOIA request to the Department of Labor is available on the U.S. Department of Labor website.

How do I request information regarding my background check the VA?

The Department of Veterans Affairs does not conduct our own background checks on employees. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) conducts investigations and any records related to an employee’s background check belong to them. You may file a FOIA request with the DCSA by mail, email or fax:

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
ATTN: FOIA and Privacy Office
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
dcsa.Quantico.dcsa-hq.mbx.foia@mail.mil
Fax: 571-305-6931

Where do I look to find information regarding Contractor Assessments?

You can find information about contractor assessments through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

For additional details or to request contractor assessment records, you may submit a FOIA request to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).  This site provides guidance on accessing records through the Privacy, Civil Liberties, and FOIA Program.

How do I get an employment verification from the VA?

You can obtain employment verification from the VA through The Work Number, a secure employment and income verification service provided by Equifax.  This service offers employment-only or employment-plus-income verification for current and former employees.

Where should we direct our requests to the Office of General Counsel regarding the VA’s Federal Medical Care Recovery Program? This initiative ensures that when a Veteran is injured, the responsible party covers the medical expenses, relieving the financial burden on American taxpayers.

Requests related to the VA’s Federal Medical Care Recovery Program for VA medical bills or for more information, visit VA Subrogation – Request VA Medical Bills. 

Where can I find contract awards for the VA?

You can find VA contract award information through Government Contract Award Search.

This site provides access to federal contract award data, including contracts awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, in alignment with public transparency and federal procurement guidelines.

Where can I find Bond Request for contracts?

Please submit your Bond Request to OGCRealPropertyLawGroupSupervisors@va.gov. 

Where can I find information regarding contract opportunities, contract data, wage determinations, federal hierarchy, assistance listings, entity information and entity reporting?

You can find information on contract opportunities, contract data, wage determinations, federal hierarchy, assistance listings, entity information, and entity reporting by visiting SAM.gov, the official U.S. government contracting and awards platform.

This site serves as a centralized resource for federal procurement, award management, and assistance data in accordance with federal transparency and accessibility standards.

Where can I find publicly available information regarding contracts?

Publicly available information regarding federal contracts, including those awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, can be found through the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS).

FPDS is the official source for government-wide contract data, providing transparency into federal procurement activities in accordance with federal reporting and accessibility standards.

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