For veterans: sharing with your advocate

Can my advocate see my record files?

Written by Staff Writer AI-assisted · YourVABenefits · Who writes these

Only if you choose to share them, and you pick how: view only in their browser, or view and download. Before the first file opens, the site asks them to confirm they hold your signed authorization, such as your VA Form 21-22, and records that confirmation with the link.

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YourVABenefits is software you run on your own records. It is not part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and does not file claims. You file on VA.gov, or an accredited representative files for you at no charge.