Wednesday, December 5, 2018

eBenefits and MilConnect - Access and Usage

eBenefits is a joint VA/ DAD Web Portal that provides resources and self-service capabilities to Service Members, Veterans, and their families to apply, research, access, and manage their VA and military benefits and personal information through a secure connection.  In order to apply for BDD, you will have to use your eBenefits account.



Services Provided


  • Apply for benefits
  • Apply for and View disability compensation claim status
  • View your VA disability payment history
  • Access official military personnel documents (DD Form 214, certificate of release or discharge from active duty)
  • View Post-9/11 GI Bill usage and availability (this is actually done through MilConnect, but you can get linked from eBenefits)
  • Transfer entitlement of Post-9/11 GI Bill to eligible dependents
  • Obtain a VA-guaranteed home loan certificate of eligibility
  • Register for and update direct deposit information


Access to eBenefits

Active duty can use their CAC card and Veterans can use their DS Logon


Usage

Veterans must be listed in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)


MilConnect gives beneficiaries 24/7 access to personnel information; the ability to update information related to health, education and other benefits; and email notifications about changes in benefits.  It was previously known as the mydodbenefits website.


Services Provided

Transfer Entitlement of Post-9/11 GI Bill to eligible dependents
View details of medical/ dental/ pharmacy coverage
View summary of medical claims
View summary of other dependent health insurance used
View and print medical/dental enrollment cards
View and print DD214
View DODTap forms (DD2648)
View Print immunizations 
Update DEERS contact information
Find nearest DOD ID facility


Access to eBenefits

Active duty can use their CAC card and Veterans can use their DS Logon


Usage

Veterans must be listed in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)