eBenefits (www.ebenefits.va.gov) is a joint VA/DoD Web portal that provides self-service capabilities to Veterans, Service members, their families, and caregivers. The site provides a secure, single, personalized online point of entry to access numerous VA and DoD applications and services and offers access to over 50 self-service tools (through online transactions, without needing to call or visit VA). It is a major asset to Veterans managing their disability claims.
Here are the top ten features of eBenefits for veterans:
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Access & Download VA Documents:
- Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE)–Veterans and Servicemembers can generate and print their Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Guaranteed Loan.
- Preference Letters– Veterans can create VA letters for a variety of purposes, including Civil Service Preference, Commissary (DoD Identification Card), Service Verification, and Benefit Verification. The letter templates automatically include the user’s name and current Compensation and Pension address
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Access & Download Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) – including DD Form-214
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Apply for Benefits
- Where applicable, users can apply for Compensation, Pension, Education, Burial and Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment(VR&E) Benefits online through the Veterans Online Application(VONAPP)
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Review claims and appeal status
- Veterans and Service members can view the status of their claims/appeal.
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Order Medical Equipment
- Veterans can place online orders for prosthetic socks and hearing aid batteries.
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Search for Representatives
- Search for and print detailed information on accredited Attorneys, accredited Claims Agents, and Veterans Service Organizations. Users can also download and print representative appointment forms.
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View VA Payment History
- Monitor VA Compensation and Pension, Education, and Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) benefits payments.
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Premium Access to Specialty Adapted Housing Grant Application and Claim Status
- Apply online for a Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant. Users can also check the status of SAH-related claims.
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Access VHA Medical Records Through MyHealthEVet & Secure Provider Messaging
- View your medical records from VA facilities and you can also message your doctors through secure messaging offered through MyHealthEVet site.
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Use The Benefits Explorer
- Allows users to interact with a display that presents benefit information at different stages in their career or personal life-cycle. View a personalized list of possible benefits based on their eBenefits profile and allows them to fine-tune the results to suit their needs.
If you don’t have an ebenefits account get one today! Signup is simple so use these features to your advantage!
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