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Now available on Web, Android & iOS

Doc Bear's Symptom Vault

Veteran symptom tracker and VA disability claim documentation. Free, private, and built by a Marine Corps veteran.

🔒 We never see your data. No cloud sync. No accounts. No subscriptions. Ever.

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A privacy-first symptom and health tracking app built for veterans filing VA disability claims, caregivers managing a loved one's care, and anyone living with chronic conditions. Document your health journey with tools designed around 38 CFR Part 4, C&P exam preparation, and VA rating analysis — stored locally by the app, with no cloud sync, no accounts, and no subscriptions. We never see it.

240+

VA Diagnostic Codes

960+

Trackable Symptoms

14

Body Systems

$0

No Ads, No Tiers

What it looks like

Screens from the Android app, shown with a demonstration profile. We never see your own records.

Symptom Vault log screen showing Quick Log with recently logged entries including insomnia, OCD compulsive behaviors, and inability to bathe without assistance, each with a severity score.
Record it. Log a symptom with a 0–10 severity in one tap, or add triggers and functional impact in full.
Symptom Vault trends screen showing 16,095 total entries, 8.8 average severity and 10 maximum severity over the last year, with a severity-over-time chart.
See the pattern. Severity over time, frequency, and worst days — the shape a claim needs and memory cannot supply.
Symptom Vault export screen showing VA Claim Package features including rating evidence analysis, symptom frequency aligned to VA criteria, and an optional 21-8940 TDIU worksheet.
Hand it over. A VA Claim Package PDF formatted for a service officer or C&P examiner, plus CSV for your own records.

What Symptom Vault Does

Daily tracking

  • 📝 Log symptoms with severity (0–10), triggers, and functional impact
  • ⚡ Quick Log — add chronic symptoms in seconds with one tap
  • 📊 Visualize symptom trends, frequency, severity, and worst days over time
  • 💊 Track medications and correlate with symptom patterns
  • 📏 Measurement tracking — BP, weight, glucose, FEV1, HbA1c, and more
  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Multi-profile support — manage health for your whole family

VA disability claim tools

  • 🎖️ VA rating analysis aligned to 38 CFR Part 4 across 240+ diagnostic codes
  • 📋 C&P Exam Prep Checklist and Post-Exam After Action Report
  • 📝 Buddy Statement Generator and Strategic Filing Guide
  • 💰 TDIU Eligibility Analysis and SMC Calculator (all levels K–T)
  • 🔗 Secondary conditions guide with nexus strength indicators
  • ⚔️ Presumptive conditions guide (Agent Orange, Gulf War, burn pits, Camp Lejeune)
  • 🎧 MOS noise exposure lookup for hearing loss claims

Your records, your control

  • 📄 VA Claim Package PDF — formatted for C&P examiners
  • 📤 CSV export, Data Bunker backup/restore, and Blue Button Smart Import
  • 🚨 Panic Key (triple-tap to instantly leave) and Veterans Crisis Line built in
  • 🆓 Free to use. No ads. No subscriptions. Built by a Marine Corps veteran.
Medical Disclaimer: Doc Bear's Symptom Vault is a personal documentation tool only. It does not provide medical diagnoses or treatment advice. All VA rating information is based on publicly available federal regulations (38 CFR Part 4). Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.

How to Keep a Symptom Log

Everyone tells you to keep a record. Almost nobody tells you what to put in it. These free guides cover the mechanics: what belongs in an entry, how often to log, and what to hand a service officer. No sign-up, and useful whether or not you ever install the app.

Read the symptom log guides

Already using it?

Support covers backups, moving to a new phone, getting your records out, and what to do when something breaks. It also carries the Veterans Crisis Line.

Symptom Vault support

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doc Bear's Symptom Vault free?

Yes. Symptom Vault is free to use with no ads, no subscriptions, and no paid tiers. Every feature is available to every user.

Where is my health data stored?

Your health data is stored locally by the app. Symptom Vault does not upload your health information to a cloud server, Doc Bear Enterprises never receives it, and there is no account to create. You control your data, and you can export or delete it at any time.

Does Symptom Vault file my VA disability claim for me?

No. Symptom Vault is a personal documentation tool. It helps you record and organize your symptoms, medications, and measurements over time, and export that record as a formatted PDF. Filing a claim is done through the VA, and a VA-accredited representative, Veterans Service Organization, or claims agent can assist you with the filing itself.

Do I have to be a veteran to use Symptom Vault?

No. While many features are built specifically around VA disability claims, the core symptom, medication, and measurement tracking works for anyone managing a chronic condition, and for caregivers tracking health on behalf of a family member.

Can I track health for more than one person?

Yes. Symptom Vault supports multiple profiles on a single device, so caregivers can maintain separate records for each family member.

Can I get my records out of the app?

Yes. You can export a VA Claim Package PDF formatted for C&P examiners, export raw data as CSV, and create a full Data Bunker backup that can be restored to another device. Blue Button Smart Import also brings existing VA health records into the app.

What platforms does Symptom Vault run on?

Symptom Vault is available on the web, on Android through Google Play, and on iOS through the Apple App Store.

Start documenting today

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