VA Disability Claim Status: What types of claims, decision reviews, and appeals can I check online?
According to Marca, For veterans looking to monitor their claims, decision reviews, or appeals, the VA Claim Status Tool is an invaluable resource.
Accessible through VA.gov, this tool offers a straightforward way to track the progress of your claims without the need to contact a call center or visit a regional office.
Types of Claims You Can Check
Veterans can utilize the VA Claim Status Tool to check various claims related to their benefits, including:
- Disability Compensation: Track claims for physical or mental health conditions linked to your service, as well as allowances for automobiles or clothing.
- Veterans or Survivors Pension Benefits: Stay updated on the status of your pension benefit applications or reviews.
- Special Monthly Compensation: Monitor claims for additional benefits such as Aid and Attendance, designed for those requiring extra care due to service-related conditions.
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): Survivors can check on claims for financial compensation.
- Burial Allowance: Veterans and their families can also track claims related to burial expenses.
- Special Housing Grants: If you’re applying for Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) or Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grants, you can easily check the status of these claims.
Other Requests You Can Track
In addition to claims, the tool enables you to check the status of certain requests, such as:
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- Adding or Removing Dependents: Track updates on your dependent status online.
- School Attendance Approval for Dependents: Stay informed about the status of school attendance approval for a dependent child.
Decision Reviews and Appeals
If you’re navigating a decision review or appeal, the Claim Status Tool can also help you see where your review or appeal stands in the process and what additional evidence the VA might require.
How to Access the Claim Status Tool
To use the VA Claim Status Tool, sign in with one of the following free accounts:
- Login.gov
- ID.me
- DS Logon (used for eBenefits and milConnect)
- My HealtheVet (Premium account)
Once logged in, you can view all your active claims, decision reviews, and appeals. Selecting any of these will provide more detailed information about your case, including its status in the eight-step disability claims process, evidence submitted, and any additional documents required.
You can track the progress of your claim, upload documents to support initial claims, and download decision letters for specific claims, reviews, or appeals. However, be aware that documents submitted by mail, fax, or in person may not appear in the online system.
The VA ensures the security of your personal information while using this tool, but it’s crucial to protect any documents you download or print from the website.
For further assistance or additional questions, you can contact the VA at 800-827-1000 (TTY: 711) from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
