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Do I have to accept any terms, agreements, or authorization before I can review?

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

No. Nothing to accept or sign. Before the veteran's medical record files open, the site asks you to confirm that you hold their signed authorization, such as VA Form 21-22. That confirmation is one click and is recorded with the link.

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• How does the veteran give me access to their documentation?
• Do I need to create an account or log in?
• Can I review and download the documents without an account?
• Can the documents or the completed packet be emailed to me directly?
• Are the notes on the page private?
• Does the site have access to or store the veteran's VA records, medical records, or personal information?
• Is YourVABenefits assisting with preparing the claim, or only organizing and storing documentation?
• Has the veteran signed anything allowing YourVABenefits to assist with or represent them?
• Can I download a draft as a PDF?
• Can I ask questions while I review?

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