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How to check your VA claim, appeal, or decision review status online

Follow our step-by-step instructions for checking the status of your VA claim, appeal, or decision review online.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. If you're not signed in to VA.gov, sign in now, starting with step 1. You can sign in with your DS Logon, My HealtheVet, or ID.me account. If you don't have an account, we’ll prompt you to create one.

    If you're already signed in to VA.gov, you can skip to step 4 below. You'll go straight to the claim status tool.

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    Screenshot of a sign-in form
    Screenshot of a sign-in form
  2. Choose how you want to receive your authentication code

    You can choose to get either a text message or a phone call. 

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    Screenshot of 2 ways to get your authentication code
    Screenshot of 2 ways to get your authentication code
  3. Enter the authentication code you received

    This is the 6-digit code we sent to your phone.

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    Screenshot of a field to enter the authentication code
    Screenshot of a field to enter the authentication code
  4. Go to the claim status tool

    After you’ve signed in, find the list of Disability links on the VA.gov home page. Click Check your claim or appeal status

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    Screenshot of the VA.gov home page
    Screenshot of the VA.gov home page
  5. Review your claims, appeals, and decision reviews

    You can review the date each one was last updated, the current status, and the date you submitted it. Click the View details button to see more details.

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    Screenshot of a list of sample claims, appeals, and decision reviews
    Screenshot of a list of sample claims, appeals, and decision reviews
  6. Review the status of a claim

    You’ll see where it is in the process. 

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    Screenshot of the status tab for a VA claim
    Screenshot of the status tab for a VA claim
  7. Review the files for your claim

    Click on the Files tab. You can see if there are any forms or documents we still need from you. You can also review the forms and documents we already have. And if you have additional evidence to support your claim, click the Add Files button to select files to upload.

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    Screenshot of the files tab for a VA claim
    Screenshot of the files tab for a VA claim
  8. Review the details of your claim

    Click on the Details tab to see what you've claimed, who your representative is for VA claims, and other details. 

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    Screenshot of the details tab for a VA claim
    Screenshot of the details tab for a VA claim

VA benefits

  • Health care

    Apply for VA health care, find out how to access services, and manage your health and benefits online.

  • Decision reviews and appeals

    If you disagree with a VA claim decision, you can request a decision review. Decision review replaces the old ("legacy") VA appeals process.

  • Disability

    File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time.

Need more help?

  • VA benefits hotline:
  • MyVA411 main information line:
  • Telecommunications Relay Services (using TTY) TTY: 711