Veterans can obtain their C-Files by requesting a copy from their local VA Regional Office. Usually, veterans must submit VA Form 3288, Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Individual Records. It can take many months to receive the C-File back from VA after the request is submitted.
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You can also request your C file by completing and submitting VA Form 3288 (Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Claimant's Records) to the VA.
Average Time for a VA Claim by State & Territory State/TerritoryTotal Pending ClaimsAverage Days to Complete a VA Claim Alaska 3,076 149.77 Arizona 22,197 160.75 Arkansas 10,699 157.31 California 69,513 152.3750 more rows •
The average wait time for receiving a VA C-File electronically can vary depending on the number of backlogged claims within the Department of Veterans Affairs Evidence Intake Center. Generally, claimants should anticipate a 10-12 week delay before their C-File is delivered to them.
VA has legal duty to provide your C-File in 20 business days. If the VA Regional Office does not respond, you can ask a Federal Court for an Order directing the VA to produce your C-File (something with TEETH, finally!)
To request a C file from the VA (which refers to your claims file), you can submit a request through the VA's e-Benefits portal or by sending a written request to your local VA regional office.
This process takes six months or longer. If you already have a VSO they should be able view your Cfile on line. They can download a copy for you. You can also go to a Veterans Benefits Office.
• DD Form 256 (Discharge Certificate, Honorable) Veterans of the National Guard or Reserve. Only one of the documents listed is required to be submitted. • NGB Form 22 (National Guard) listing an Honorable or General Discharge. • NGB Form 55 (National Guard - Certificate of Honorable Discharge)
You can request your C-file by submitting Form 3288, Request for and Consent to Release Information from Individual's Records, from the VA regional office where you initially submitted your claim for benefits.