Prove Onset Fast: Upload Your DD 2807-1 and DD 2808 Today

Your separation physical is the rater’s overlooked smoking gun. Today, pull your DD 2807-1 (Report of Medical History) and DD 2808 (Report of Medical Examination), highlight any checked symptoms or examiner notes tied to your claimed conditions, and upload both to your active claim on VA.gov under Service Treatment Records. In the upload description, quote the exact item/section label and date (e.g., 'DD 2807-1: knee pain noted at separation'). This pins onset in service and strengthens chronicity without waiting on your C-File.