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VA disability claim papers · South Dakota
Getting your DD-214 and military records in South Dakota
South Dakota encourages veterans to record their discharge papers at the Register of Deeds office in their county courthouse. If South Dakota does not have your records on file, County and Tribal Veteran Service Officers can help you request a certified copy from the National Personnel Records Center.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- South Dakota encourages veterans to record their discharge papers at the Register of Deeds office in their county courthouse. South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. Checked November 2, 2026
- If South Dakota does not have your records on file, County and Tribal Veteran Service Officers can help you request a certified copy from the National Personnel Records Center. South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs. Checked November 2, 2026
- VA says the Sioux Falls VA Regional Benefit Office at Royal C. Johnson Veterans' Memorial Hospital can help you request a DD214 or other military service records. VA.gov: Sioux Falls VA Regional Benefit Office at Royal C. Johnson Veterans' Memorial Hospital. Checked November 2, 2026
- VA's directory lists the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs as South Dakota's state veterans agency. VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
- VA's directory lists the phone number of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs as 605-773-3269. VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives says there is generally no charge for basic military personnel and medical record information provided to veterans, next of kin and authorized representatives. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives warns that some companies advertise DD Form 214 research services and charge a fee for copies. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
- The National Archives asks you not to send a follow-up request before 90 days have passed, because it may cause further delays. National Archives: Request Military Service Records. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
- South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (official site)
- Request military service records (National Archives)
- Find a VA-accredited representative or VSO (free help on VA.gov)
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- DD-214 and service papers
- Medical records you have
- Statements from people who know
- Copies of what you sent the VA
- Letters and decisions from the VA
- Dated notes from appointments and exams
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More for South Dakota
- Free VA claim help in South Dakota: county and state veterans service officers
- South Dakota veterans affairs office: how to reach it
- VA regional benefit office for South Dakota: address and what it helps with
- How to organize VA claim papers: the full guide
- Getting your DD-214 and military records: all states
Neighbouring states
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Iowa
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Nebraska
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in North Dakota
- Getting your DD-214 and military records in Wyoming
Questions
Where do these South Dakota facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs; VA.gov: Sioux Falls VA Regional Benefit Office at Royal C. Johnson Veterans' Memorial Hospital; VA.gov Discover: State Veterans Affairs Offices; National Archives: Request Military Service Records. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm, is not affiliated with the VA, and does not prepare, file or judge a claim. For advice about your situation, ask a free VA-accredited representative; VA.gov lists them by state.
Which papers should I keep for va disability claim papers?
A good start: DD-214 and service papers; Medical records you have; Statements from people who know; Copies of what you sent the VA; Letters and decisions from the VA; Dated notes from appointments and exams. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.