Portal, to debut April 1, will allow veterans to check on the status of their claims, check payment history and collect information regarding benefits to which they may be entitled.
On March 16, Barry A. Searle, director of The American Legion Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Division, attended a meeting at the Department of Veterans Affairs along with other veterans service organizations. Searle and the other VSOs were briefed on the new "E Benefits" portal.
The portal, to be debuted April 1 by VA, will allow veterans to check on the status of their claims, check payment history and collect information regarding benefits to which they may be entitled. This "real time" capability will eliminate the need for calling the VA's "800" number and wading through numerous prompts to receive information.
The system is also set up to allow service officers with power of attorney for an individual veteran to access the same information.
Brooklawn (N.J.) Post 72 pitcher Tyler Mondile pitches against Medford, Ore., on Aug. 13, 2015 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. during The American Legion World Series. Medford won the game 3-2. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Brooklawn (N.J.) Post 72 Tyler Mondile pitches against Medford, Ore., Post 15 during Game 1 of the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Medford won 3-2. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Medford, Ore., Post 15 pitcher Jordan Ragan hugs teammate Aaron Hutchinson near the end of their 3-2 win over Brooklawn on Aug. 13, 2015, during the ALWS in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Midland, Mich., Post 165 faces Cromwell, Conn., Post 105 during Game 2 of the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Midland won 12-1. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
National Commander Mike Helm throws out the first pitch at the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Midland, Mich., Post 165 pitcher Caleb Sommerville pitches against Cromwell, Conn., Post 105 during Game 2 of the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Midland won 12-1. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Midland, Mich., Post 165 faces Cromwell, Conn., Post 105 during Game 2 of the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Midland won 12-1. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Midland's Martin Money winces in pain after being hit by a pitch that led him to first during the game against Cromwell at the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Midland won 12-1.
Midland faces Cromwell at the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Midland won 12-1. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Midland faces Cromwell at the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Midland won 12-1. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Midland faces Cromwell at the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Midland won 12-1. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Steve Vaughn of Skydive Carolina parachutes into the ALWS at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Omaha, Neb., 52'2 Patriots faces Waipahu, Hawaii, during Game 3 of the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Hawaii won 5-4. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Omaha, Neb., 52'2 Patriots faces Waipahu, Hawaii, during Game 3 of the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Hawaii won 5-4. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Omaha, Neb., 52'2 Patriots faces Waipahu, Hawaii, during Game 3 of the ALWS in Shelby, N.C., on Aug. 13, 2015. Hawaii won 5-4. Photo by Clay Lomneth.
Kay Cook and Tom Dauer of Midland, Mich. dance during the opening day or the American Legion World Series on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 in Shelby, N.C. "It's my birthday," Cook said. "I had to have my birthday dance." Photo by Clay Lomneth