by Rodney Harris, Senior Benefits Advocate
I get calls all the time for a needed letter or income verification from VA for tax purposes or personal use. You can also request medical records and needed records from your service in the US military. You can easily download these needed documents at this VA website https://www.va.gov/records/ download-va-letters/.
The following is important information from the VA website:
Download VA benefit letters - To receive some benefits, Veterans need a letter proving their status. Access and download your VA Benefit Summary Letter (sometimes called a VA award letter) and other benefit letters and documents online. Please sign in to get your VA benefit letters. Try signing in with your DS Logon, My HealtheVet, or ID.me account. If you don’t have any of those accounts, you can create one.
What types of VA letters can I download using this tool? You can download a variety of VA letters that include information about your benefits and service history.
How do I download a VA letter?
Before you download your VA letter, we’ll ask you to review the address we have on file for you. This address will be listed on your letter. If this address isn’t correct, you can update it. But your letter will still be valid even with the incorrect address. Please note to download a letter, you’ll need the latest version of Adobe Reader. It’s free to download.
What if I want to download a letter or document that isn’t available from this tool?
Right now, you can only download the VA letters you see listed when you sign in.
Use these links on the website to get access to other common VA letters and documents you may be eligible for:
View and print your Post-9/11 GI Bill statement of benefits
Sign in to eBenefits to request a Certificate of Eligibility for home loan benefits
Sign in to eBenefits to request a copy of your discharge or separation papers (DD214)
What if I have trouble downloading a VA letter?
Call MyVA311 for help: 844-698-2311. If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 711. If you have any issues or concerns please contact your local PVA National Service Office. Some VA regional offices will not print these letters for you so this link will be helpful the next time you need documentation from VA.