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If you use the records to assist in your medical care, it seems like a reasonable deduction.

If you are getting the records just because you are curious to see what's in them or for some non-medical purpose, then it might be a stretch to claim a deduction.

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Q: Can you claim cost for getting medical records as a medical expense on income tax return?
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