What GAO Found Service members can accrue a large volume of personnel and health records during their military careers. The custodians of these records are the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs. DOD and the military services developed policies and procedures to properly adhere to federal laws for safeguarding records and timely processing records requests.
Service Member Records: DOD Needs to Address Improper and Delayed Releasing of Personnel and Health Information
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October 16, 2026
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