To request a copy of your VA medical records by mail or fax, send a signed and completed VA Form 10-5345a to our Release of Information office. Per VHA Directives, we have 20 business days to process all requests. Requests are accepted in-person, through My HealtheVet, mail, and fax.
Practitioners licensed under this chapter shall maintain health records, as defined in § 32.1-127., for a minimum of six years following the last patient encounter.
Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), citizens of Virginia and representatives of the media in Virginia have the right to access public records, either by inspecting the public records or receiving copies of them. FOIA also requires that public bodies make their meetings open to the public to watch.
The Office must respond to a request within five (5) working days of receiving it. “Day One” is considered the day after the request is received. The five-day period does not include weekends or holidays. If a request is receive after 5pm EST, the request will be considered received the following working day.
Rights & Responsibilities Overview It is the policy of the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) to make public records available in ance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Freedom of Information Act, § 2.2-3700 et seq.
Failure to respond to a request for records within five working days constitutes a violation of law. Also, withholding records that are not exempt and overcharging for records are violations of the law.
You'll need to fill out an Individuals' Request for a Copy of Their Own Health Information (VA Form 10-5345a). Submit your completed form to your VA health facility's medical records office. This office is also called a Release of Information Office. You can submit your form by mail, by fax, or in person.
"Public record" or "record" means recorded information that documents a transaction or activity by or with any public officer, agency, or employee of an agency.
Making FOIA Requests By Email. FOIA@governor.virginia with the phrase “FOIA Request” included in the subject line of the email. By Mail. Office of the Governor. Patrick Henry Building. 1111 East Broad Street. Richmond, Virginia 23219. By phone. 804-786-2211. By fax. 804-786-3985.
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), at § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia guarantees citizens of the commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public meetings and public records held by public bodies, public officials and public employees.