Yes you can check the status of your VA claim online as well as an appeal for compensation.
Is it possible to track other types of claims and appeals with the online tool?
You can use the tool to check the status of a claim or appeal for other benefits such as VA health care and education benefits.
Okay so I have registered for online updates and to use the tool. I have signed in but don't know how to check my VA claim status. Could you please help me with this?
Yes I can help. Once  you have signed in go to "My VA" dashboard. You will find the link for this dashboard in the top right corner of the page. Once on My VA dashboard scroll down to the "Track Claims" section. Click on Track Claims and there you will find a summary of your claim.
What account do I have to  have to use the tool?
To use the tool you will need a Premium My HealtheVet account or a Premium DS Logon account used ofr eBenefits and milConnect. Any one of these accounts can be opened free of charge.
I don't have one of these accounts, is there any other way to use the tool?
As mentioned you will need to have one of these free accounts. Either a Premium My HeatheVet account or a Premium DS Logon account used for eBenefits and milConnect.
What if I sent documents to VA as evidence but I don't see one of them listed on my account?
Not all documents appear online.
What is the charge for an account so that I can use the tool?
There is no charge to open account in order that you can use the tool.
Once I have an account what types of claims can I track using the tool?