Is Anyone Else Using The Va Ebenefits Site Yet?

[Bill (USAF Retired)]

I happened across this during my online wanderings, and it's awesome.

http://www.ebenefits.va.gov allows me to check my VA claim status, check my VA pay status for disability compensation, GI Bill and voc rehab, pull a home loan eligibility certificate, pull a copy of my Air Force service record (I'm retired), and other stuff. I've been kicking the tires on this for an hour or so.

Bill

[chrisbal]

I registered but it is not showing my the status of my claims. It does not even say I have any claims pending. Would you happen to know why?

[Vync]

From what I read, you register online and get level 1 access. You then have to go through an in-person verification to get level 2 access.

[vet12]

I think this could be a very good web site for veterans. However, I just called the 800 number. They said register first and then I would have to go to my closest VA. My closest VA is over 200 miles from me. It would seem a website could be setup that didn't require the old vet such a hassle. I'm half blind. I can't drive a 400 mile roundtrip. Just blowing off steam.

[Vync]

Just got off the phone regarding not being in DEERS.

Registering requires:

- Physically going to the VA Regional Office

- Providing two forms of photo ID

- Proof of current mailing address (i.e. phone bill)

- Original or certified copy of DD214

I'll have to take a day off work just to jump through those hoops. Last time I checked, they already verified those things.

[Vync]

Vet12,

I agree. It's only 100 miles each way for me. If you read further on the web site, it describes their commitment for security of our personal info. Too bad they just don't let us go to our local county service office. Isn't that why they have them?

[Vync]

(Sarcasm entry)

If you look at the pictures on the main site, you'll find something interesting. In big BOLD letters, one of photos begins with "WHAT'S YOUR TIME WORTH?" Hmm... It's obviously worth a lot more to me than it is to the VA.