 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Jen Blake. Sailors need to take an active role in getting their medical and dental records to the Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA. A recent NAV admin says it's the sailor's responsibility to ensure their medical and dental records get to the VA. If you have your medical or dental records, you need to turn them into your medical treatment facility. This guarantees the records will get turned into the VA upon your separation. The VA may need to review medical details during your time in service to make a connection to any current condition or problem. Verify your medical treatment facility records and medical history with the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. For more information, read the NAV admin on the Navy Personnel Command website.