What Is a VA C-File? VA Claims File and VBMS Explained

About this episode

This episode explains what a VA C-File is and its relation to modern digital claims records.

What Is a VA C-File? VA Claims File and VBMS Explained This episode walks Veterans through what a VA C-File is, why it is also called a VA claims file, and how the old paper claims folder concept relates to modern digital claims records. A VA C-File may include records VA maintained or reviewed in connection with a Veteran’s disability claims. That may include service treatment records, claim forms, rating decisions, VA examination reports, submitted evidence, VA correspondence, prior claim h...

Topics covered

• VA C-File
• VA claims file
• digital claims records
• disability claims
• service treatment records

Keywords

• VA C-File
• claims file
• disability claims
• service treatment records
• digital records

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VA, VBMS

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