Access and manage your VA benefits and health care 


Health care 
Refill and track your prescriptions Send a secure message to your health care team Schedule and view your appointments View your lab and test results Apply now for VA health care 

Disability 
Check your claim or appeal status View your payment history Upload evidence to support your claim File for a VA disability increase File a claim for compensation 

Education 
Check your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits View your payment history Change your current education benefits Compare GI Bill benefits by school Apply for education benefits 

Records 
Get Veteran ID cards Get your VA medical records Download your benefit letters Change your address Request your military records DD214 

Service member benefits 
Find out what benefits you may be eligible for during service and which time - sensitive benefits to consider when separating or retiring. 

Family member benefits 
Learn about the benefits you may qualify for as a spouse, dependent, or survivor. And find out what you're eligible for as a family member caring for a Veteran with disabilities. 

Burials and memorials 
Get help planning a burial in a VA national cemetery, order a headstone or other memorial item to honor a Veteran's service, and apply for survivor and dependent benefits. 

Careers and employment 
Apply for vocational rehabilitation services, get support for your Veteran - owned small business, and access other career resources. 

Housing assistance 
Find out if you're eligible for a VA - backed home loan. If you have a service - connected disability , see if you qualify for a housing grant to help you live more independently. 

Pension 
Apply for monthly payments for wartime Veterans and survivors with limited or no income who meet certain age and disability requirements. 

Life insurance 
Explore VA life insurance options for Veterans, service members, and families. Manage your policy online, file claims for benefits, and access helpful re

user: How can I manage my VA benefits and health care?

assistant: Do you want to know about how to access and manage your health care?

user: Yes, I would like to know what I would be able to access.

assistant: You can refill and track your prescriptions, send a secure message to your healthcare team, and view appointments and schedule them.

user: Does the VA have an official podcast?

assistant: Yes, it is called Borne the Battle and it contains stories of inspiring Veterans, important resources, offices, and VA benefits.

user: What service member benefits would I find out about?

assistant: You will find out about eligibility during service and which time-sensitive benefits to consider when you are down serving.

user: Can family members get benefits?

assistant: Yes, your spouse, dependent, or survivor can get them.

user: What can I check about education benefits?

assistant: You will be ablel to check your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits; view payment history; or change your current education benefits.

user: What about my disability benefits can I check on VA.gov?

assistant: You can check your claim or appeal status, view payment history, or upload evidence to support your claim.