Yes, the VA will accept your private medical records for your VA disability appeal. Not all Veterans receive their medical care at the VA, some receive partial care, and others do not even step foot into a VA medical facility. If you have non-VA medical records applicable to your currently applied disability, it is your responsibility to get those records to the VA, but the VA also has a duty to assist. “VA’s Duty to Assist requires VA to assist you in getting evidence, such as medical records, that’s needed to support your case.” https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/faq/ . Even though the VA has this duty, it is usually more efficient if you obtain the records on your own. Having non-VA medical providers can assist your claim in some situations. A VA accredited attorney can help you obtain a nexus support letter, something most VA medical providers will not write. This nexus letter will show the VA: 1) that you have a current medical condition, 2) that you had an event, injury, or...
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