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Our Release of Information staff will be happy to assist you with requests for your medical records. We also assist providers with completing forms for patients.
We can assist you with the following —
- access to your medical records
- obtaining copies of your medical records
- requests to amend your medical records
- completion of forms for benefits, insurance, and other reasons
The Release of Information Staff is expert in our patients' rights and their medical records.
The Release of Information Office is located in Buiding 2A, Room 124. Staff can be reached at (540) 982-2463, extension 2757.
How to Request Information
To request a medical record, please one of the forms listed in the column to the right, complete the requested information, sign the form, and mail it to the following address —
VA Medical Center
Release of Information (136E5)
1970 Roanoke Blvd.
Salem, VA 24153
Because forms must contain an original signature, e-mailed forms cannot be accepted.
Requests for records will take up to 20 days to process.
Fees
There is no cost to send copies directly to another health care provider. If copies are for a patient's personal use, photocopying fees may be assessed.
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