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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.

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VARA is an informational preparation tool. Not legal or medical advice. Not affiliated with the VA.

Walking in unprepared can cost you.

Scattered records

Documents are everywhere. Important details get lost in the noise.

Unclear evidence

Hard to know what matters. Confusing criteria and changing rules.

High-stakes conversations

Your future is on the line. Walking in unprepared adds stress and risk.

Veterans are trained to prepare for the mission.

VARA helps veterans prepare for one of the most confusing conversations after service.

Record-Specific Analysis

VARA reviews your uploaded records condition by condition to help identify what your evidence appears to show.

Transparent Reasoning

See the “why” behind findings so you can walk in informed and ready to discuss them.

Preparation, Not Promises

VARA provides informational preparation only. Outcomes are decided by the VA and supported by accredited professionals.

How VARA Works

  1. Upload your records

    Securely upload medical and service records, including PDFs, images, and common file types.

  2. VARA analyzes your evidence

    VARA organizes documentation, identifies likely conditions, and highlights relevant record references.

  3. Get your preparation report

    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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Your privacy and security come first.

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • No data resale. Ever.
  • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • No sharing with external AI providers
  • You control your data
  • SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / HIPAA-eligible infrastructure

Your information is your mission.
We protect it like our own.

Before VARA. After VARA.

Before

“I think this is in my records.”

  • Not sure what is important
  • Hard to explain your conditions
  • Less confident in the conversation

After

“Here is what my records appear to show.”

  • Know what your evidence shows
  • Clear, organized, and easy to review
  • Walk in informed and mission ready

Where do you want to start?

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.

Start here

PATHWAY 01

I need to get my records

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 quiz

PATHWAY 02

I have my records. What's next?

Upload your files and VARA will analyze every page against 38 CFR criteria, map your conditions, and flag evidence gaps before you file.

Begin analysis

PATHWAY 03

I'm not sure where to start

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.

Open the DIY checklist

Common questions

What does VA Rating Assistant do?
You can upload medical evidence for AI-assisted analysis, estimate combined disability ratings with our calculator, and draft buddy statements or nexus letters with the document generator.
Is this affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs?
No. We are an independent education and software product. Only the VA can decide your official rating.
Is my health information protected?
We use modern encryption, access controls, and secure cloud infrastructure designed for sensitive documents. Review our privacy policy for details.
Where should I start if I am new?
Try the combined rating calculator, read a condition guide in the VA conditions library, or start the document generator wizard for a structured draft.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice.

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