b. Types of The various types of evidence VA may use to supplement or as a substitute Evidence VA for STRs include but are not limited to May Use To Supplement or statements from service medical personnel as a Substitute statements or affidavits certified “buddy” for STRs accident and police reports employment-related examination reports medical evidence from civilian/private hospitals, clinics, and physicians that treated the Veteran during service or shortly after separation letters written during service photographs taken during service pharmacy prescription records, and/or insurance-related examination reports. Continued on next page , Continued (continued) Photocopies of STRs are acceptable for rating purposes if examination Note: of the copies confirms they are genuine and free from alteration. For more information on References: certified statements and affidavits, see , and buddy statements, see . 28. Extracts From Army Surgeon General’s Office (SGO) Records
b. Types of Evidence VA May Use To Supplement or as a Substitute for STRs The various types of evidence VA may use to supplement or as a substitute for STRs include but are not limited to statements from service medical personnel certified “buddy” statements or affidavits accident and police reports employment-related examination reports medical evidence from civilian/private hospitals, clinics, and physicians that treated the Veteran during service or shortly after separation letters written during service photographs taken during service pharmacy prescription records, and/or insurance-related examination reports. Continued on next page , Continued (continued) Note: Photocopies of STRs are acceptable for rating purposes if examination of the copies confirms they are genuine and free from alteration. References: For more information on certified statements and affidavits, see , and buddy statements, see . 28. Extracts From Army Surgeon General’s Office (SGO) Records