Starter guide
Evidence basics
The kinds of evidence VA considers.
VA generally looks for evidence of a current condition, an event, injury, or illness during service, and a link between the two.
Common types of evidence
VA describes evidence such as service treatment records, VA medical records, private medical records, and supporting statements from people who know about your condition. VA can help gather some federal records.
Next step
An accredited representative can talk with you about evidence for your specific situation.
Source: official VA information. Rules change; always confirm on VA.gov. This guide is general education, not advice about your claim.
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