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.
Get your VA letters online
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.
Note: To download a letter, you’ll need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat 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 above.
Use these links to get access to other common VA letters and documents you may be eligible for:
What if I have trouble downloading a VA letter?
Call our MyVA411 main information line at 800-698-2411 (TTY:711).
What if I need VA letter now?
The Chicago Regional Office is open for walk-ins and by appointments.
Visitors seeking assistance from the Chicago VA Regional Office Public Contact Team located at 2122 W. Taylor Street, Chicago IL 60612, are encouraged to schedule an appointment on VERA, a self-service portal for scheduling, rescheduling, and canceling appointments. To schedule, please go to VERA. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
Need to speak with a Representative please call (800) 827-1000
In-Person Appointments
https://va.my.site.com/VAVERA/s/flow/VERA_Start?type=In-Person
or scan the QR Code
Virtual Appointments
https://va.my.site.com/VAVERA/s/flow/VERA_Start?type=Virtual
or scan the QR Code
