VA Portals Quick Reference | VUB Intermediate Computer Skills

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VA.gov

va.gov

The main VA website — your one-stop shop for all VA services. This is the starting point for most veteran services online.

Check benefits status

Apply for benefits

View claim status

Download VA letters

Update contact info

Find VA locations

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myhealth.va.gov

Your personal health portal for managing VA health care. Message doctors, refill prescriptions, and view your medical records.

Secure message doctors

Refill prescriptions

View lab results

Schedule appointments

Download health records

Track health data

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ebenefits.va.gov

Benefits management portal (being phased into VA.gov). Some features are still only available here. Check here for documents and forms.

Certificate of eligibility

Dependent info

Service records

VA payment history

I Want To...	VA.gov	MyHealtheVet	eBenefits
Message my doctor	—	✓ Best	—
Refill prescriptions	—	✓ Best	—
Check claim status	✓ Best	—	✓
Download VA letters	✓ Best	—	✓
View medical records	—	✓ Best	—
Update direct deposit	✓ Best	—	✓
Find a VA facility	✓ Best	—	—

Bookmark these sites! Save VA.gov and MyHealtheVet to your browser favorites.
One login works for all. Your VA.gov (ID.me) login works on all three portals.
Keep your info updated. Make sure your phone, email, and address are current in VA.gov.
Download the app! MyHealtheVet has a mobile app for your phone.

Always type the URL directly — don't click links in emails claiming to be from the VA
Look for .gov — Real VA sites end in .gov (not .com or .org)
Check for the lock icon — Make sure you see 🔒 in your browser's address bar
Never share your password — VA employees will NEVER ask for your password