Force VA to Consider Your Private Medical Records with a 21-4142a

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VA ignoring your private doctor's records? Make them look. Submit VA Form 21-4142a to authorize release of specific private medical records directly to your claim. Don't just upload records—this form creates a paper trail proving VA received them. List each provider, date range, and specific conditions treated. Include your doctor's full contact info and fax number. Submit through VA.gov today, then follow up in 30 days to confirm VA requested the records. This single form prevents the classic "we never saw those records" denial.

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