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.

Choose how you want to receive your authentication code

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

Enter the authentication code you received

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

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. 

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.

Review the status of a claim

You’ll see where it is in the process. 

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.

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.