Many people begin searching online after a diagnosis, then realize they don’t know where to start collecting proof. In San Leandro, that’s even more common because families often juggle work, school schedules, and travel across the region.
Instead of starting with “what illness I have,” start with a simple timeline:
- Where the service member lived, trained, worked, or was stationed during the relevant period
- Approximate dates (even if you’re not sure—your attorney can help refine)
- When symptoms first appeared, worsened, or led to medical visits
- Who treated you and where records may be stored (primary care, specialists, hospitals)
This timeline becomes the backbone of your case review. It also helps your lawyer identify what to request next and what documents you may already have but haven’t organized.


