VA announced last week that its Health and Benefits mobile application has achieved more than 3 million downloads since its launch in 2021. The app, which has 1.4 million active users, provides veterans with access to a variety of VA health care and benefits information directly from their mobile phones. The information available is among the most commonly sought and needed by veterans on a regular basis.

The app helps veterans to do the following:

• Refill and track VA prescriptions.
• Review appointments.
• Review claims and appeals status.
• Submit evidence for claims and appeals.
• Review VA payment and direct deposit information.
• Locate the closest VA facilities.
• Access the Veterans Crisis Line.
• Show proof of veteran status. 

“VA’s Health and Benefits app gives Veterans fast and convenient access to a host of important information, from appointments to prescriptions and benefits,” said VA Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Acting Chief Information Officer Eddie Pool. “We encourage all VA-enrolled veterans to stay connected and informed by downloading it.”