Looking for Expert-Level VA Claim Answers?📱Call Us Now! 737-295-2226
Your VA benefits are only as powerful as your ability to access and manage them. That’s where eBenefits comes in.
eBenefits is a secure online platform created by the VA and Department of Defense that puts the power of your benefits right at your fingertips.
Whether you’re applying for VA disability compensation, checking the status of your claim, or downloading key documents like your DD214, eBenefits helps you move faster and with fewer roadblocks.
Ready to learn more? Let’s go!
Table of Contents
Summary of Key Points
- eBenefits is a secure online platform where you can manage your claims, upload documents, track payments, access your DD214, and more.
- To log in to eBenefits, you’ll need a DS Logon (will be removed after September 30, 2025), a Login.gov, or an ID.me account.
- eBenefits offers basic and premium accounts, but only a premium account gives you full access to all features and tools.
eBenefits Explained
Built by the VA and Department of Defense (DoD), eBenefits offers secure, round-the-clock access for veterans, service members, Wounded Warriors, family members, and authorized caregivers.
With eBenefits, you can access your personal info, submit claims, track status updates, and take care of important tasks without calling or waiting in line.
You’ll also find helpful links to other trusted resources that support your military and VA journey. If you want to take control of your benefits, eBenefits is where you start.
It’s your one-stop shop for managing VA benefits and DoD services online.
Note: Many applications within VA eBenefits won’t allow access with a basic account.
What Can You Do with eBenefits?
If you are a veteran:
- Apply for VA benefits online
- Check on your VA compensation or pension claims status
- Upload documents to support your compensation or pension claim
- Check post-9/11 GI Bill enrollment status
- Use the VetSuccess employment search
- View DoD TRICARE health insurance
- Sign up for Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) (Time limits apply)
- Search for and select an accredited representative or organization
- Access MyHealtheVet with a single logon
- Utilize the military skills translator and résumé builder
- Utilize a fast-track claims processing system for Vietnam Veterans
- Order medical equipment such as hearing aid batteries and prosthetic socks
- Check on your appeal status
- Generate a VA home loan certificate of eligibility
- Obtain official military personnel documents such as DD Form 214
- Register for and update direct deposit information for certain benefits
If you are a service member:
- Use the eLearning Center for the online transition assistance program and more
- Transfer post-9/11 education benefits
- View DoD TRICARE health insurance
- View DoD TRICARE Reserve Select
- Sign up for Service member out-of-pocket medical expenses (CCD)
- View Service members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) elections
- Apply for VA benefits online
- Conduct a health benefits eligibility check
- Update Service member civilian employment information
- View Service member personnel information
- Generate a VA home loan certificate of eligibility
If you are a family member of a veteran or service member:
- Check on your compensation and pension claims status
- Use the eLearning Center to get important health information
- View post-9/11 GI Bill enrollment status
- Check your VA payment history
Getting Started with eBenefits
You can sign up for eBenefits online through the DS Logon Account Registration Wizard. To sign up for eBenefits, you must be listed in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
There are two account levels: basic and premium, and you’ll want premium.
A premium account gives you full access to everything eBenefits offers. To get it, you’ll need to verify your identity.
Most people can do that online by answering a few security questions. Service members can use their Common Access Card (CAC), and retirees can use their Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) login.
If you can’t verify online, you’ll get a Basic account with limited access for now. But don’t worry, you can upgrade later by calling 800-827-1000 (option 7), using My HealtheVet, visiting a VA Regional Office or a Tricare Service Center.
Pro Tip: If you’re not listed in DEERS, you can contact a local VA regional office for assistance.
How to Upload Documents to VA eBenefits
Need to upload evidence for a claim and wondering how do I upload documents to VA benefits?
Here’s how:
- Go to www.ebenefits.va.gov and log in
- Navigate to Manage > Documents and Records
- Find the claim you want to add evidence to
- Upload the files straight from your device
- Confirm and submit
Remember to label your uploads clearly (For example: “PTSD Diagnosis Letter” or “Back Injury MRI Results”) to make them easy for VA staff to review. Also, uploading as soon as possible is best to avoid delays.
How to Get a DD214 on eBenefits
Need your DD214? Here’s how to get it through eBenefits:
- Log in to your account at www.ebenefits.va.gov
- Click “Documents and Records”
- Select “Military Personnel File”
- Request your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) Information
If your DD214 isn’t listed, eBenefits will guide you on how to request it through the National Archives.
Pro Tip: After getting your DD214, make a few extra copies so you’ll always have one ready when needed.
Related: How to Make a DD214 Request
eBenefits vs. My HealtheVet
eBenefits vs. My HealtheVet: What’s the Difference? Both platforms are built to support your VA journey, but they serve different purposes.
| Feature | eBenefits | My HealtheVet |
| Primary Focus | Managing VA benefits and claims | Managing healthcare and medical records |
| Key Use | Refill prescriptions, message doctors, and view labs | No, for health management only |
| Claim Support | Yes – upload evidence and check claim status | No – for health management only |
| Healthcare Tools | No | Yes – meds, appointments, secure messaging |
| DD214 Access | Yes – view and download | No |
| Login Options | DS Logon, Login.gov, ID.me | Login.gov, ID.me, DS Logon |
Want Expert-Level Support for Your VA Disability Claim? WE GOT YOUR SIX!
How does VA Claims Insider educate veterans?
We make the confusing and frustrating VA claim process EASY through our 8-step proprietary system and one-on-one coaching; we’re the VA Claim EXPERTS you can trust, and YOU are never alone in this journey!
You’ll also receive VA disability expert Brian Reese’s SEM Method Blueprint—a proven formula that has educated over 25,000 veterans to win their VA disability claims faster:
Strategy + Education + Medical Evidence = VA Rating and Compensation You Deserve FASTER!
Start today and unlock an exceptional level of service you deserve for serving our country:
- You’ll hear from a VA Claim Expert over email within 15 minutes of signing up today.
- You’ll hear from your Veteran Coach team within 24 hours of all inquiries during normal business days/hours.
Click the red button below to start the process of winning your VA claim right now!
Is VA Claims Insider Worth It?
- VA Claims Insider is the #1 most trusted name in VA disability claims.
- Work directly with a VA claims coach who can educate you to VA claim victory.
- 25,000+ disabled veterans have served in our membership programs since 2016.
- 30% average rating increase for veterans who complete our #1-rated Elite program.
- 4.7/5.0 average rating out of 5,500+ total reviews; over 4,500 5-star reviews.
Author
Kelly Olone
Kelly Olone is a military spouse who earned her degree in Psychology from Florida International University. After working in the non-profit sector for several years, she turned to her passion for writing. She aims to contribute to a better understanding of the valuable benefits that veterans deserve. As a mom, Kelly navigates the delicate balance between deadlines and bedtime stories with finesse.
