Doc Bear's Symptom Vault
Edward McKeown Medical iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Doc Bear's Symptom Vault is a free Medical app for iPhone and iPad by Edward McKeown. Requires iOS 15.0. Updated September 27, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 10 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Sep 27
- 2026 · v3.9.0
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About Doc Bear's Symptom Vault
Your health data belongs to you. Not us. Not anyone else. IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ Doc Bear's Symptom Vault is a personal documentation tool. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. It does not provide medical diagnoses, clinical decisions, or treatment advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This app is not a substitute for professional medical care. Doc Bear's Symptom Vault is an independent application published by Doc Bear Enterprises, LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or any other government agency. References to VA regulations, rating criteria, forms, diagnostic codes, and benefit programs are provided for informational purposes only. Only the VA determines eligibility, ratings, and benefits. Doc Bear's Symptom Vault is a privacy-first symptom and health tracking app built for anyone who needs to document their health journey — whether you're a veteran filing a VA disability claim, a caregiver managing a loved one's care, or anyone living with chronic conditions. WE NEVER SEE YOUR HEALTH DATA Your health data is stored locally by the app. We operate no servers that hold it, there is no account to create, and we collect no information about you. Ever. WHO THIS APP IS FOR - Veterans documenting conditions for VA disability claims - Caregivers tracking symptoms for family members - Anyone managing chronic illness or long-term health conditions - People preparing for doctor visits with detailed symptom history - Patients who want their medical documentation in their own hands SYMPTOM TRACKING - Log symptoms with severity (0-10), triggers, and functional impact - Track 960+ symptoms across 14 body systems - Quick Log chronic symptoms in seconds with one tap - Document medications and correlate with symptom patterns - Record measurements — blood pressure, weight, glucose, and more TRENDS & EVIDENCE - Visualize symptom patterns over time - See frequency, severity trends, and your worst days - Export detailed reports for doctors, specialists, or attorneys - VA Claim Package PDF — formatted for C&P examiners - CSV export for spreadsheet analysis VA CLAIM TOOLS (for veterans) - Compare your documentation to 38 CFR Part 4 rating criteria - 240+ VA diagnostic codes referenced - C&P Exam Prep Checklist - Post-Exam After Action Report - Buddy Statement Generator - TDIU Worksheet, organized around VA Form 21-8940 - Strategic Filing Guide - Appeal & Decision Review Guide These tools help you organize your own records. They are not determinations, they are not filed with the VA, and they do not guarantee any rating or benefit. PRIVACY & SAFETY - No cloud sync • No analytics • No ads • No account - Panic Key — triple-tap to instantly leave the app - Veterans Crisis Line built in — one tap to call - Multi-profile support — manage health for your whole family EXPORT YOUR RECORDS - VA Claim Package PDF - CSV export - Data Bunker backup and restore - Blue Button Smart Import from My HealtheVet Because your records are stored on your device and we never receive them, we cannot recover them for you. Export a Data Bunker backup regularly. Free to use. No ads. No subscriptions. Built by a Marine Corps veteran — for veterans, caregivers, and everyone. Doc Bear Enterprises, LLC — Cedar Rapids, Iowa
What’s new
Version 3.9.0 · Updated September 27, 2026
What's new in 3.9.0: - Track immunizations, with import from VA Blue Button records - Add diagnosis dates so time-limited conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, Cushing's, diabetes insipidus) show the correct rating period - Link surgeries to conditions, with discharge dates - Diagnosed conditions now included in the VA Claim Package and CSV exports - Updated TDIU marginal employment guidance - Evening entries and exports now use your local date - Photo memory and stability fixes
App privacy
The developer, Edward McKeown, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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