The forms I have say "Request for and authorization to release medical records or health information" at the top and VA Form 10-5345 July 2013 in the bottom left hand corner. In the Information Requested Box in the center of the form, one states "Veteran authorizes (my name), spouse to have full access to all medical records" and the other one states "Veteran authorizes (my name), spouse to have full verbal access with all clinical staff". I also have a health care (as well as a financial) power of attorney, but they don't kick in unless my DH can't make decisions on his own behalf.

Lizzie, could you tell us a little more about VA form 3288?