Katee

1. According to the VA, you should send a letter "...stating explicitly what information is in contention and why, i.e. inaccurate or erroneous, irrelevant, or incomplete." In plain language tell the VA what they got wrong. 2. If possible, include with your letter a printed copy of the doctor's note and circle or highlight the sentence, paragraph, or aspect of the record that is not correct. 3. Include in your letter: a. Your name, including your middle name b. Your date if birth c. Your Social Security number and the d. Date you are writing the letter 4. If for some reason you cannot include arinted copy of the medical record, be as specific as possible describing the specific medical record with the mistake such as: date of the medical record, time of day, name of the clinic or service, doctor or clinic Ian's full name, type of visit.. 5. Sign your letter in ink. 6. Address your letter to the PRIVACY OFFICER at the VA Medical Center or main facility VMAC.