VA Blue Button & VA Health Records

What is the VA Blue Button Report?

The VA Blue Button is a feature that allows veterans to access and download their VA health information in a format that they can use. It enables veterans to download a single electronic file that contains their available health data, which can be in a simple text file or PDF format. This feature gives veterans complete control of their information and allows them to share it with their health care providers, caregivers, or people they trust. The Blue Button feature is available through My HealtheVet, and veterans can access it by signing in to their account and selecting the VA Blue Button Report to download their selected data[1][2][5].

Citations

1. https://www.va.gov/bluebutton/blue_button_getting_started.asp
2. https://www.va.gov/bluebutton/
3. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/blue-button-availability
4. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/the-va-blue-button-my-download-request-screen
5. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/faqs-blue-button

How to download VA Medical Records using the Blue Button feature

To download your VA medical records using the Blue Button feature, you can follow these steps:

1. Sign in to My HealtheVet: Log in to your My HealtheVet account.
2. Access Blue Button Medical Records: Select “Blue Button Medical Records.”
3. Select VA Blue Button Report: Choose “VA Blue Button Report.”
4. Download My Selected Data: On the “Download My Selected Data” page, select the date range for the records you want to download.
5. Choose File Format: Select the file format for your download, such as PDF or simple text.
6. Download the File: Click on the “Download” button to save the file to your device.

By following these steps, you can easily download your VA medical records using the Blue Button feature[1][2].

Citations

1. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/faqs-blue-button
2. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/the-va-blue-button-my-download-request-screen
3. https://www.va.gov/bluebutton/
4. https://www.va.gov/bluebutton/blue_button_getting_started.asp
5. https://www.va.gov/health-care/get-medical-records/

The VA Blue Button Report and VA Health Record serve different purposes

The VA Blue Button Report is a feature that allows veterans to download a comprehensive electronic file of their available personal health information, while the VA Health Record provides a detailed view of a veteran’s health information stored in their My HealtheVet account, including specific medical data and records.

VA Blue Button Report

The VA Blue Button feature allows veterans to access and download a copy of their VA health records. It enables veterans to select the date range and type of information to include, and create a single electronic file that includes all their available personal health information, which can be downloaded in a simple text file or PDF format[1][2].

VA Health Record

The VA Health Record, on the other hand, is a detailed view of a veteran’s personal health information stored in their My HealtheVet account. It includes information such as VA appointments, notes, radiology reports, problem lists, and more. This information is available for veterans to view, print, download, or save, and can be accessed anytime and anywhere they can reach the internet[2][3].

Citations

1. https://www.va.gov/bluebutton/
2. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/learn-more-bb
3. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/faqs-blue-button
4. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/the-va-blue-button-my-download-request-screen
5. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/blue-button-availability

What is included in the VA Health Record?

The VA Health Record, available through My HealtheVet, includes a variety of personal health information and medical records. It encompasses the following:

• VA lab results
• Medical images
• Prescriptions
• VA Appointments
• VA Notes
• VA Radiology
• VA Vitals and Readings
• Department of Defense (DoD) Military Service Information

The VA Health Record provides a comprehensive summary of a veteran’s health information, allowing them to review their medical record and share essential information with their health care providers. It is accessible in different file formats, such as PDF and XML, and can be customized and downloaded using the Blue Button feature[1][2][3][4].

Citations

1. https://connectedcare.va.gov/sites/default/files/2021-10/mhv-records-fact-sheet_0.pdf
2. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/download-your-own-va-medical-records
3. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/faqs-blue-button
4. https://www.myhealth.va.gov/learn-more-bb
5. https://www.va.gov/durham-health-care/medical-records-office/