Stay Connected: The New VA Health and Benefits Mobile App

Managing your VA benefits just got easier. The Department of Veterans Affairs has officially launched the VA Health and Benefits mobile app, designed to give Veterans a faster, more convenient way to access their essential services — right from their smartphone.

At Increase Your VA Benefits, we believe in giving you the tools to take control of your benefits. This app is a major step forward in that mission.

What is the VA Health and Benefits Mobile App?

The VA Health and Benefits app is the official mobile application from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It brings together several essential features into one streamlined platform, allowing you to access and manage your benefits and health care information anytime, anywhere.

You can download it for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Key Features Veterans Will Appreciate

The app gives you secure, real-time access to:

• VA Disability and Claims Status – Track the progress of your current claims and appeals

• VA Payments – View your compensation payment history and upcoming deposit dates

• VA Health Care – Schedule, view, and cancel appointments

• Prescription Refills – Refill and track VA prescriptions

• Secure Messaging – Communicate directly with your VA health care team

• Digital VA ID Card – Carry your Veteran ID card in your phone for easy access

Why This Matters

Before the app, checking on your disability claim or prescription status meant logging into VA.gov on a browser, waiting for two-factor authentication, and navigating a complex portal. Now, with a few taps, you can check your compensation status or send a message to your doctor in seconds.

For many Veterans — especially those managing multiple conditions or appointments — this app eliminates the friction and gives real-time control over your benefits and care.

Privacy and Security

The app uses the same secure login credentials as VA.gov, ensuring that your private health and benefits information stays protected. You can sign in with Login.gov, ID.me, My HealtheVet, or DS Logon.

A Step Toward Modernizing the VA

The launch of this app is part of a larger initiative by the VA to modernize and streamline the Veteran experience. With over 1 million downloads and growing, the app has been praised for its ease of use, accessibility, and overall impact on Veteran engagement.

How We Can Help

While the app helps you access your benefits more easily, it won’t file a claim for you, appeal a decision, or strategize to maximize your rating — that’s where we come in. At Increase Your VA Benefits, we specialize in helping Veterans just like you get the most out of what you’ve earned.

Final Thoughts

Technology like the VA Health and Benefits app is helping put more power in the hands of Veterans. Download it, explore its features, and use it to stay informed and connected. And if you're ready to take the next step in your VA claim journey, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Additional Resources

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• VA Health and Benefits App Overview (VA.gov): https://www.va.gov/resources/va-health-and-benefits-mobile-app/

• App Store Download (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/va-health-and-benefits/id1558551935

• Google Play Download (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.va.mobileApp