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Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal, USA
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Use this form to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to request your private records, such as medical records, from a provider to support your VA claim.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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21-4142
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May 2026
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Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal, USA
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