How to Download Your VA Medical Records

Follow the steps below to access and download your medical records through VA.gov using the My HealtheVet system.

Step 1 — Sign In to VA.gov

Open your web browser and go to the VA.gov website. Select the Sign In option located at the top of the page and log in using your verified VA account credentials. You may be asked to complete multi-factor authentication before gaining access to your account. Under your name will be "My HealtheVet".

Step 2 — Open My HealtheVet

After signing in, locate your name in the upper-right corner of the screen. Select your name to open the account dropdown menu.

From the dropdown menu, select My HealtheVet

Step 3 — Open the Medical Records Section

Once inside My HealtheVet, scroll down until you locate the Medical Records section.

Select the Medical Records option to access your available healthcare documentation.

Step 4 — Select the Type of Medical Record

Inside the Medical Records area, select the category of records you would like to review or download.

Available records may include:

• Lab and test results
• Care summaries and notes
• Allergy records
• Immunization records
• Medication history
• Provider visit summaries

Step 5 — Open the Record or Report

Select the specific medical record, report, or visit summary you would like to download. Review the information to ensure it contains the records you need before downloading.

Step 6 — Download or Print the Record

Once the record is open, locate the Download or Print option.

Select the option to download the file to your device. Most files will download as PDF documents.

Choose a secure location on your computer or mobile device to save the file.

Important: Downloaded medical records may contain sensitive personal health information. Always store downloaded files securely and avoid saving records on public or shared devices.