Evidence Guide
VA Evidence Checklist
A clear checklist for diagnosis, service event, and nexus evidence.
1) Diagnosis evidence
- Current diagnosis notes
- Specialist findings or DBQ
- Medication lists or treatment plan
2) In-service event
- Service treatment records
- Line-of-duty or incident reports
- Deployment records or awards
3) Nexus evidence
- Medical opinion linking condition to service
- Continuity of symptoms notes
- Lay statements or buddy statements