Your VA & DoD Benefits. Online.

How can eBenefits help you?

As a registered eBenefits user, you can set up 

a personalized space where you can complete 

various tasks:

» File a Fully Developed Claim (FDC)

» Check the status of compensation and pension 

claims, or the status of appeals

» View payment history of received VA benefits

» Obtain or submit an application for the home 

loan certificate of eligibility

» Access and retrieve copies of official military 

personnel records including DD-214s and 

active/reserve orders

eBenefits Features

» Apply for benefits online

» Access personalized VA and DoD information

» Check VA claim status

» Single Sign On Access to other VA and 

DoD websites

» Get your DD-214

» Download VA letters

» Sign up for Veterans’ Group Life Insurance 

(VGLI) (Time limits apply)

» Check Post-9/11 GI Bill enrollment status

» Order medical equipment such as hearing aid 

batteries and prosthetic socks

» Generate a VA home loan certificate of 

eligibility

To learn more about the services that eBenefits 

offers, visit the Frequently Asked Questions 

(FAQs) page. You can access the FAQs from any 

eBenefits page by clicking Help è FAQs.

If you need assistance, call the VA Help line 

1-800-827-1000.

Your VA & DoD Benefits. Online.

Need more information? Sign up Today!
eBenefits provides two 

main services:

How do you register for eBenefits?

Registering on eBenefits is free and easy. 

eBenefits offers two levels of registration: Basic 

and Premium. Both require a DoD Self-Service 

(DS) logon.

With a DS logon, you can use a single user 

name and password to log on to various 

websites, including many VA and DoD sites. All 

DoD sponsors, Veterans, spouses, and other 

beneficiaries who are registered in the Defense 

Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) 

can get a DS logon.

Who is eligible for an account?

Individuals can register for an eBenefits account 

if they are active duty military, retired, National 

Guard or Reserve, Veteran (non-retiree) or family 

members that are dependents (over age 18) of 

current or former military personnel.

About a Premium eBenefits Account

A Premium eBenefits Account (Level 2 access) 

gives you the highest level of access to eBenefits. 

To get a Premium Account, use the method that 

applies to you:

» VETERANS: Verify your identity online, by 

telephone*, by visiting a VA Regional Office, 

or TRICARE Service Center.

» SERVICE MEMBERS AND FAMILY: Use your Common 

Access Card (CAC), or request an account 

while renewing your identification cards at a 

RAPIDS Station.

» RETIREES: Use your MyPay account identity.

» VETERANS WHO ARE DOD EMPLOYEES OR CONTRACTORS: 

Use your CAC.

You will then have a secure, personalized eBenefit 

account that pulls information from your VA and 

DoD records.

Visit www.ebenefits.va.gov and click the 

Register link on the right.

The eBenefits web portal is an online resource 

for tools and benefits-related information. The 

portal serves Veterans, Service members, their 

families, and their caregivers.

The eBenefits portal enables you to take charge 

of your benefits and make sure you’re getting 

everything you deserve.

Ready to Get an Account

What is eBenefits?

A personalized workspace 

giving quick access to online 

tools that enable you to 

apply for benefits, download 

your DD-214, see your 

benefits status online,

A catalog of links to military 

and Veteran benefits on 

other sites, and more

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File a Claim

You can file a Fully Developed Claim 

(FDC) electronically on eBenefits.

*To verify your identity by telephone, you must be receiving 

benefit payments from VA by Direct Deposit.