Freedom of Information Act

• Ensuring our team receives, date-stamps, and acknowledges your FOIA requests
• Providing transparency (PDF, 2 Pages) according to law at the highest level possible
• Initiating timely proactive disclosures by releasing documents via our Public Access Link (PAL)
• Providing responsive records quickly and efficiently with password protection capability
• Providing guidance through the FOIA Liaison
• Ensuring VA policies comply with Federal regulatory requirements and legislative mandates and are consistent throughout each VA Administration (Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration, and National Cemetery Administration)

• To file you must “Register” with PAL.
• Submit a proper request.
• Access the VA FOIA Reading Room for previously released documents.
• Request status updates on your submitted request.
• Learn about processing fees, fee waivers, and requester categories.

Go to FOIA.gov for specific VA Action Office Records, if you are searching for records regarding:

• Next of kin
• Compensation and Pension Benefits
• Treatment at a medical facility

If you have already filed a request and not satisfied with the response, you may file a FOIA Appeal.

We encourage filing a FOIA Request electronically for faster processing. However, you are welcome to mail or fax requests to: