VA Marks Benefits Milestone For Veterans
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that its mobile app has now accumulated more than 3 million downloads since its launch in 2021.
The Health and Benefits app, which has 1.4 million active users, provides veterans access to information on health care and benefits.
It allows users to 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 and show proof of Veteran status.
VA Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Acting Chief Information Officer Eddie Pool said: "VA's Health and Benefits app gives Veterans fast and convenient access to a host of important information, from appointments to prescriptions and benefits. We encourage all VA-enrolled Veterans to stay connected and informed by downloading the app."
File photo: the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington.
File photo: the Department of Veterans Affairs building in Washington.
Charles Dharapak/AP
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