How to Track Your VA Claim Online With the New and Improved VA Claim Status Tool

Navigating the 8-step VA disability claims process can feel frustrating and overwhelming, but recent updates to the VA Claim Status Tool make it easier than ever for veterans to track the status of their claims, decision reviews, and appeals online.  

Whether you’re waiting on a decision or submitting new evidence, this user-friendly tool helps you stay informed 24/7.

In this short article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to check your VA claim, decision review, or appeal status online and highlight its newest features to help you better track and manage your VA disability claim.

2-Minute Video: How to TRACK the STATUS of Your VA Claim ONLINE (3-Step Process!)

What is the VA Claim Status Tool?

The VA Claim Status Tool is a new online service available on VA.gov that allows veterans to view and monitor the progress of their VA disability claims, appeals, and decision reviews.

It provides real-time updates, allows document uploads, and delivers notifications to keep veterans informed throughout their VA claim journey.

This tool is free, secure, and optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, so you can check your claim status anytime, anywhere.

How to Access and Use the VA Claim Status Tool with Screenshots (3-Step Process)

Accessing the VA Claim Status Tool is simple and requires only a secure VA.gov account.

Follow these simple steps to get started:

Step #1: Create or Log In to Your VA.gov Account

• Use Login.gov or ID.me, or DS Logon, to sign in.

• Note: DS Logon access to VA.gov ends after September 30, 2025.

• If you don’t already have an account, you can create one for free using Login.gov or ID.me.

Step #2: Go to the VA Claim Status Page

• Visit the VA Claim Status page on VA.gov.

Step #3: View Your VA Claim Status, Files, and Overview

• Once logged in, you can immediately see the status of your open and closed VA claims under the “Your claims, decision reviews, or appeals” section.

• Click the “Details” link for the current status of your VA claim.

• You’ll see “What you’ve claimed” along with individual tabs for Status, Files, and Overview.

• If your VA claim is closed, you’ll be able to download PDF copies of your VA rating decision letters.

• If you need more help, you can call the VA at: 1-800-827-1000, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 9:00pm ET. If you have hearing loss, TTY: 711.

Key Features and Benefits of the VA Claim Status Tool

Recent enhancements to the VA Claim Status Tool have made it even easier to navigate and manage your claims.

Here’s what’s new:

• Better and More User-Friendly Interface – Find the information you need quickly with a streamlined layout and intuitive design.

• Real-Time Updates and Notifications – Receive instant updates about changes to your claim status.

• Mobile Device Optimization – Track your claim, submit documents, and view updates directly from your phone or tablet.

• Clearer Details About Your VA Claim Status, Files, and Overview – Claims details are now presented in a clearer format, making it easier to understand your claim’s status, files, and overview.

About the Author

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Brian Reese

Brian Reese is a world-renowned VA disability benefits expert and the #1 bestselling author of VA Claim Secrets and You Deserve It. Motivated by his own frustration with the VA claim process, Brian founded VA Claims Insider to help disabled veterans secure their VA disability compensation faster, regardless of their past struggles with the VA. Since 2013, he has positively impacted the lives of over 10 million military, veterans, and their families.

A former active-duty Air Force officer, Brian has extensive experience leading diverse teams in challenging international environments, including a combat tour in Afghanistan in 2011 supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.

Brian is a Distinguished Graduate of Management from the United States Air Force Academy and earned his MBA from Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, where he was a National Honor Scholar, ranking in the top 1% of his class.