Scattered records
Documents are everywhere. Important details get lost in the noise.
VARA helps veterans turn scattered medical and service records into a clear, organized preparation report — so they can have more informed conversations with accredited professionals.
VARA is an informational preparation tool. Not legal or medical advice. Not affiliated with the VA.
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Documents are everywhere. Important details get lost in the noise.
Hard to know what matters. Confusing criteria and changing rules.
Your future is on the line. Walking in unprepared adds stress and risk.
VARA helps veterans prepare for one of the most confusing conversations after service.
VARA reviews your uploaded records condition by condition to help identify what your evidence appears to show.
See the “why” behind findings so you can walk in informed and ready to discuss them.
VARA provides informational preparation only. Outcomes are decided by the VA and supported by accredited professionals.
Securely upload medical and service records, including PDFs, images, and common file types.
VARA organizes documentation, identifies likely conditions, and highlights relevant record references.
Receive a clear report with evidence strengths, gaps, and questions to bring to an accredited professional.
See the workflow end-to-end in a short demo.
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Before
“I think this is in my records.”
After
“Here is what my records appear to show.”
Most veterans who've been out a while don't know where their records live. We'll walk you through it, free, no account needed.
PATHWAY 01
Service treatment records, DD-214, VA healthcare history, civilian providers. We'll tell you exactly where to go based on your situation.
Take the 3-question quizPATHWAY 02
Upload your files and VARA will analyze every page against 38 CFR criteria, map your conditions, and flag evidence gaps before you file.
Begin analysisPATHWAY 03
Walk through the entire claims process — 24 ordered steps across 5 phases, from Intent to File through final decision. Check items off as you go.
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