My Military Health Records
You should keep copies of your medical documentation, records, and health care history information for your own reference.
- If you get most care at military hospitals or clinics, you’ll have a DoD electronic health record.
- If you retired or separated after Jan. 1, 2014, paper copies of your Service Treatment Records (STRs) were digitized following your retirement or separation from the Armed Forces. If your STRs don’t contain information classified as sensitive, they’ll be available via your Patient Portal, either MHS GENESIS or TRICARE Online (TOL). Note: You may access your historical health records on TOL until 1 April 2025. All new health records will be available on the MHS GENSIS Patient Portal.
- To request a complete copy of your health record, you’ll need to submit a Request Pertaining to Military Records (SF 180) to the applicable organization as identified on the form. Requests can also be made in person to your last home military hospital or clinic.
- Civilian providers may keep paper records or use a private electronic health record system.
View and Download Personal Health Information with the Health Record button
You can view and download personal health information from your DoD electronic health record if:
- You get care at military hospitals and clinics
- You're a registered user on the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal or the TOL Patient Portal
To see your personal health information on the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal:
Login to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. Premium Access (Level 2) is required to view the health record. >>Learn More
To see your historical health information on the TOL Patient Portal until 1 April, 2025. Login to the TOL Patient Portal. Click the Health Record button, and view, save ("PDF" or "TXT") your personal health data.
Personal health information may include your lab results, allergy profile, medication profile, problem lists and office visit information.
Share Your Medical Records
Use the Joint Health Information Exchange (jHIE) and eHealth ExchangeThe eHealth Exchange is a network of exchange partners who securely share clinical information across the United States. Not all medical organizations participate in the eHealth Exchange..
The eHealth Exchange is a network of exchange partners who securely share clinical information across the United States. Not all medical organizations participate in the eHealth Exchange to share your medical records.
The jHIE is now available at several sites around the U.S. allowing some of the information in your military electronic health record to be securely shared between the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, and participating federal and civilian health care partners through the national eHealth Exchange.
Sharing your health information can save time and improve your care when you visit eHealth Exchange providers, including Veterans Affairs hospitals. >>Learn More.
Last Updated 11/27/2024