Every strong VA claim is built on paper — and the paper is free if you know where to ask. This page walks you through requesting your DD-214, your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), Service Treatment Records, your VA Claims File (C-File), and your VA medical records, step by step, straight from the National Archives and VA.gov. You'll also learn how to fix errors on your discharge papers with DD Form 149 or 293, what the 1973 records fire means for your request, and how to get free help from an accredited representative. No fees, no middlemen — just the documents your claim needs.