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Monday, September 25, 2017

PSA: Change in Application for VA Benefits

As of September 27, 2017, the Department of Veterans Affairs will no longer operate the VONAPP website. Going forward, service members and their family members will make all online submissions through VA’s Vets.Gov and eBenefits websites. Many applications for benefits will still be able to be filed in person, through VSOs, and by mail.

Service members and their family members can apply for benefits through these links:


FAQs from the Department of Veterans Affairs:

Questions and Answers
Will VONAPP be available for any VA applications?
No. VONAPP will no longer be available for VA forms and applications. Applicants will be redirected for all benefits applications formerly located on VONAPP.

Who is affected by the transition?
VONAPP hosted online applications for education, vocational rehabilitation, pension and burial beneficiaries. Beneficiaries will now apply for these benefits through eBenefits and Vets.gov.

Will existing applications need to be resubmitted?
For the majority of applicants, existing applications will not need to be resubmitted. For Veterans and dependents who started applications but did not submit, these applications must be submitted through either eBenefits or Vets.gov.

Are there other options for submitting applications?
Yes. Many applications for benefits can be filed in person, through VSOs and by mail. Applicants will find each application process and options for submission at eBenefits or Vets.gov.

Will applicants be redirected for new applications?
Yes. The eBenefits website is hosting a VONAPP transition page with application information and redirect links.

1 comment:

Jim said...


The best way to file for benefits is with the help of DAV-- the Disabled American Veterans organization.

They know exactly how the system works and how to file claims and get them approved in the quickest way. And the best part is-- you don't have to be a member or pay anything for this service. It's one of the reasons the organization exists.. to help ALL veterans and their families.

Their veteran service officers are very well trained and very helpful. Most of them are veterans too.

I'm a life member of DAV. I know I speak for all of the members when I urge you to contact the organization and let the VSOs help you file.