Getting Started

bigstock-the-text-veterans-than-you-for-152406056-VetsSvs-GettingStartedPg-ComSvsFor most benefits, you will need to provide military personnel records. You can receive free copies of your discharge document and other military and medical records by:

  1. Other Documents You may Need to get Started
  • Birth certificate
  • Civilian medical records
  • Death certificate
  • Identification card or proof of residency
  • Marriage certificate
  • Military medical records
  • Military personnel file
  1. Detailed Checklists for Required Documents/Information