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VA: Health and Benefits

US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
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31.3
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Apple ID1559609596
Bundle IDgov.va.vamobileapp
SellerSeller
Min iOS15.1
Min macOS12.0
Device familiesiphone, ipad, ipod
Released2021-07-13
Copyright© 2021 US Department of Veterans Affairs
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What’s New Version 2.78.0

You can now view your lab and test results directly in the app. Find them under Health > Medical Records > Labs and Tests.

Description

With the official VA: Health & Benefits app, you can manage your VA health care, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet. Features include: Biometric sign-in - Use your phone’s built-in security features—like fingerprint and face recognition—to securely access your information. Health care tools - Refill and track your VA prescriptions. - Send and receive secure messages from your VA health care team. - Review appointments and add them to your calendar. - Get your records for VA vaccines, such as COVID-19. Benefits tools - Check your disability rating. - Review your claim or appeal status. - Submit evidence for your claim or appeal. - Download common VA letters. Payments tools - Review payments we’ve sent you. - Update your direct deposit information. Facility locator - Find VA facilities and services near you. Veterans Crisis Line - Get quick access to the VA Crisis Line. Proof of Veteran status - Show proof of your Veteran status. Need help with this app? Call us at 800-698-2411 (TTY: 711). We’re here 24/7.

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Version history 25 versions

Build 887406418v2.78.02026-06-30 12:04:38
You can now view your lab and test results directly in the app. Find them under Health > Medical Records > Labs and Tests.
Build 886834936v2.77.02026-06-16 12:05:02
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 886299976v2.76.02026-06-02 12:04:59
You can now view and manage benefit overpayments.
Build 885585708v2.75.02026-05-19 12:05:38
We updated how we explain requests for more information on your claim, with clearer guidance on how to respond. You can view these requests in Claims History.
Build 885039030v2.74.02026-05-05 14:43:12
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 884561434v2.73.02026-04-21 12:21:06
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 884243877v2.72.02026-04-08 14:03:24
We've updated the app with performance improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.
Build 883467890v2.71.02026-03-24 12:14:46
We added the ability for eligible Veterans to view the Certificate of Eligibility Home Loan Letter in the app.
Build 882982725v2.70.02026-03-10 12:10:10
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 882609602v2.69.02026-02-24 15:07:01
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 882116926v2.68.02026-02-11 11:31:08
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 881751959v2.67.02026-01-27 12:09:04
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 881261060v2.66.02026-01-13 12:11:09
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 880781329v2.65.02025-12-18 18:53:18
We have expanded Travel Claims functionality which includes viewing their status and value, reading and downloading decision letters, and accessing additional information about next steps. We also fixed a few bugs.
Build 880084814v2.64.02025-11-26 14:54:48
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 879675965v2.63.02025-11-18 15:41:44
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 879349473v2.62.02025-11-04 12:09:21
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 879154020v2.61.02025-10-23 16:15:57
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
Build 878571749v2.60.02025-10-07 12:11:13
We updated the app with improvements to performance, guidance, and support: Claims History now loads closed claims separately, improving performance and ensuring data displays as expected. Added technical support content to the Contact VA page to make it easier to get help when needed.
Build 878175125v2.59.02025-09-24 16:17:08
We updated the app with improvements to appointments and accessibility: - For Cerner appointments, non-existent clinic and location fields are now hidden. - Improved accessibility in secure messaging so screen readers announce the selected recipient and provide a clear way to confirm the choice.
Build 877788744v2.58.02025-09-09 12:11:05
We updated the app with several improvements to secure messaging, privacy, and usability: - Improved functionality to clearly direct Oracle Health users to health tools - Simplified secure messaging with auto-filled care systems and no duplicate recipients - Removed in-app survey comments to better protect Veteran privacy - Improved timezone display for Asia and Pacific regions
Build 877201345v2.57.02025-08-13 13:47:03
We added mileage-only travel claims submission to the Health section. - Submit simple mileage-only claims for past in-person VA appointments. - View submitted travel claim status and history from your past appointment. - No paperwork or waiting—just a few taps. We also fixed an bug in secure messaging so that users will only see providers who are in their care system.
Build 876998428v2.56.02025-08-12 12:07:02
We added mileage-only travel claims submission to the Health section. - Submit simple mileage-only claims for past in-person VA appointments. - View submitted travel claim status and history from your past appointment. - No paperwork or waiting—just a few taps.
Build 876652138v2.55.02025-07-29 12:06:46
We updated the app to fix screen reader focus issues on iOS and ensure deep links direct users to the correct page after login. We also improved the styling of the in-app feedback feature for better readability.
Build 876235548v2.54.02025-07-15 12:07:43
This release introduces a new in-app feedback survey located in the profile for Veterans to share general app feedback. We also added a “Dismiss” button to the non-VA meds alert, limited its display to relevant users, and updated the appointment reschedule link to show only for eligible appointments.

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Reviews 30 reviews · US

★★★★★
After 26 Years, I Finally See Progress
As a veteran who has been dealing with the VA system for 26 years, I can honestly say that I am finally seeing positive changes. The new app is easy to use and makes it much simpler to access information, track claims, and submit travel reimbursement requests. The VA is not perfect, and there is still room for improvement, but I have seen a noticeable difference in how veterans are treated and how services are being delivered. For the first time in a long time, I feel like the VA is moving in the right direction. Thank you to everyone working to make things better for veterans.
The WRITE 12026-06-07
★★★★★
Outstanding Support
I’ve never received anything other than outstanding support from the VA in the years I’ve been coming into any facility, whether Primary Care or Specialty Care. I appreciate the job of the physicians, nurses, lab technicians and support staff for all the tremendous work they do. In addition, the pharmacy is absolutely top notch in providing exceptional mail delivery services and in a timely manner. I’m a patient of the Lawrenceville Clinic whose doctors work arduously in seeing patients and getting us to the clinics for the timely treatment and support needed. Thank you Dr. Parchuri! In
RobsonU2026-05-29
★★★★★
Surprisingly Great
As a veteran that has been seen by the VA for nearly 15 years, the tech side has progressively gotten better. They have been regularly updating and fixing this app. It has a ways to go to mimic the website, but new features and information is added consistently. Hope to see them continue to make it better.
jhardin5132026-05-19
★★★★★
Sick and tired of no one listening
I have used the VA going on 11 years now. I have tried to get in to see my primary care but there is only 1 provider for Springfield Il. It takes 2-3 weeks to get an appointment. In the mean time I have to use urgent care locally and that is no better than a band aid at best. I am being rated for a condition that is worsening and I can’t see why I cannot see a VA provider to get a simple referral or use a phone to get a referral for something I am being rated on. It’s 3 weeks for the VA provider appointment ent, another month to get a care in the community appointment. Then there are dia
GI Joe9712026-05-19
★★★★★
Downloading Reports
it’s very difficult to like this app especially when you’re sitting a doctors office who’s supposed to have results of a test that was done prior to getting there and Community Care never sent the results or sent them in a way that the doctor couldn’t find them. So you try and look them up on the VA app and you can’t download them because your app doesn’t work that way, even though it says the downloads are going to your apps download file location so in that regards this app is a waste of my time and the doctors time so it needs to be fixed.
BLee_882026-05-18
★★★★★
Health Care Teams
My name is Ms. Vickie Tucker and I’m a retired Army Vet. All My needs are taken care at anBA clinic or hospital. Some times a request appointments for treatment outside of VA and they always put their best foot forward to provide me with the request I’ve made. I am so happy with the care that I receive for the Fredericksburg VA Clinic from my primary provider Dr. Darden and her team to my Mental Health Provider Dr. Warrich and her team in Washington, DC my appointment with her are video calls which helps so much. My dentist is outsource and the ladies at Heritage Dental in Fredericksburg are
Prettybrowneyes@19662026-05-13
★★★★★
It’s good could be better
The has everything you need and it’s simple like it should be . Not like the other apps that are overloaded and complicated. Would be better if it would give you the option to filter out the cancelled appointments instead of being there not helping when you have a lot of appointments to look at .
Pikuko2026-05-11
★★★★★
Battle Creek Michigan VA Review
The Battle Creek VA team has been my greatest ally in recovery. This review is an attempt to say thank you. Though I’m with the VA for a physical injury primarily, they’re also taking care of the psychological needs of this Veteran. Every physical injury has a psychological component to it, though the psychological wound may not be immediately apparent to the casual observer. This is the key difference between real healing and simply treating a symptom. THANK YOU Battle Creek VA.
Thee…Next Level2026-05-08
★★★★★
Dissatisfied Veteran
My husband is a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran. He has always had an exceptionally health care through Grand Junction VA and the Black Hills Health Care system. Then we moved closer to our children which put us in the Fayetteville/Ft Smith VA system - terrible, terrible, dissatisfactory service. Prescriptions have been lost when the system upgrades. We used 2 different physicians trying to fine one who cares, we’re still looking. My husband’s medical appointment was rescheduled by the VA to 7 months out meanwhile his prescriptions expired and I had to chase down renewals. This system need
G-Wooley2026-04-30
★★★★★
Very impressed
Have to say, after hearing all the horror stories, I really wasn’t expecting much when I went to the VA CLINIC IN Newnan, GA. I could not have been more wrong! The people there are absolutely incredible. They bent over backwards to get me registered in the system and find an appointment that worked with my crazy schedule. The treatment I received was top notch! Nothing but great things to day now about our VA!! Thanks for taking care of us veterans…
Big time agent2026-04-28
★★★★★
Video links not showing up
I love the VA app, but I have video appointments with my caregivers and I’m supposed to get a link 45 minutes before the appointment time. This happens about 90% of the time, but 10% of the time I don’t get a link. I’m not sure if it’s because the provider puts it in the computer wrong or there’s just a glitch. But it would be nice if the powers that we could fix this so that. Not late for my appointments trying to get online. Steven.
Buzz000072026-04-23
★★★★★
Great
This app is great, it helps keep track of everything in one place. However with the last update or 2 there is something saying that you can receive a text with information about your claim but when I click on it it says that part of the app is unavailable and to try again later. If that was to work I would be able to give this app 5 stars
JaredD872026-04-21
★★★★★
Site issues
This site is not user friendly, the lack of a mostly for those that are in need to get the assistance we need is deplorable at best. I receive snarky responses from people that “work” at the VA whenever there is a system down and need assistance like we are bothering them for our entitlements. This whole VA system is broken. 3 weeks now I have been asking for help for my travel reimbursement and all I get is. “That’s why I sent you the form” no instructions no help to fix the issue just a buck passed to manually submit a form that should be working on the site. What’s the purpose of the site t
Rickysrq2026-04-06
★★★★★
Great Patient Service
The patient service at the VAhisptal has been a pleasure. From working with the call center the physician, and pharmacist. They have been been very understanding , straight forward, concern and helpful throughout my recovery and have done an amazing job. Thank you very much. They have done a great job representing this administration and health facility. Good job keep up the good work.
Fella5362026-04-03
★★★★★
Great Information
This is the most useful AP that I have in my library. I use it for all things related to my personal health and the VA. I can pull up every lab, X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound and heart test that I get done at the VA with Reports that I can share with my non-VA providers. I can’t tell you how happy I was that we can now do our Beneficiary Travel as well. Everything I need at one place, it’s like one stop shopping.
Jenjen95652026-03-27
★★★★★
Night and day difference in care
Here’s the last few years. I can’t say enough good things about the VA. You guys have done an excellent job turning stuff around whatever had to been done was done because you guys did it and I really appreciate it all this veterans. We all appreciate it for we say so we not we do so thank you so much.
Yo_Homies2026-03-25
★★★★★
VA REVIEW
VA PROCEDURES. I think it is ridiculous to have we Veterans check in online and check-in again with the Clerk at your appointment . There should be a way to combine them and do only one or the other, but not both! If you check-in online more than likely you are probably already at your appointment check-in area or in the VA Hospital Building at the very least. Stop making the Veteran do double the work!
Zorro57492026-03-25
★★★★★
Hello, does anyone respond? Great idea, except employees are hit or miss. It is the Government?
It would be nice to be able to download my vaccination information to a .CSV , .PDF , file format for my personal records. The information is mine, about me, and therefore I should have access. Same goes for letters, Rx, messages. I think it’s my data and I should have the right to use it as I see fit. Other apps allow you to download your information. For instance, MyHealthyVet or whatever the name is called. Then the pharmacy refill section. It would be nice to sort active or inactive prescriptions. Usually I am looking to refill active prescriptions and not see an entire list of inactive
Wry Omnivore2026-03-20
★★★★★
User friendly definitely, but could use a few tweaks!
As a tech savvy Veteran I LOVE the app. Every update does not disappoint. My only concern are those Vets out there that don’t have the ability of help using app or what not. There has to be a fallback for the aging population of Vets. You have to consider low vision to name one. Maybe consider giving classes to the ill older vets teaching them how to use the applications or brighter/contrasted colors without changing the logo and features too much!
ltxgrl2026-03-11
★★★★★
Needs to see who I’m seeing
This is a great app that is super convenient. But it can be hard to manage my appointments because it doesn’t show who it’s with, the name of the clinic or the purpose of the appointment. Considering how far out some of these appointments are, I’d really like to see that change. I would have provided this feedback within the app but that was not an option.
BertHasagawa2026-03-09
★★★★★
Updates
The new update makes the app harder to use for the visually impaired because for instance in the request refill section the request button is so large that it covers the entire page making it almost impossible to view the medications list of course this is because of my settings in my iPhone but without my phone settings being large type I cannot see text otherwise I’m not sure what to blame the phone or the app But other apps don’t have this problem another issue is the old format was much better I’m locating what we needed without having to scroll and scroll and scroll and scroll and t
blind veteran2026-03-08
★★★★★
Secure Messaging Features Are Outdated and Frustrating – Needs Urgent Overhaul
It’s frustrating that taxpayer-funded development has left the VA Health and Benefits app feeling so clunky and outdated in 2026, especially for secure messaging – a feature Veterans rely on heavily. Under Health > Messages > Start a new message: • You’re forced to pick a “care system” or facility from a dropdown, and for me, Birmingham VA shows up even though it’s unrelated to my current care in Atlanta/Georgia. Irrelevant facilities shouldn’t appear. • The provider dropdown includes old providers I haven’t used in years, with no simple way to remove or hide them. This clutters the list and
JustGarth2026-02-26
★★★★★
Wonderful app
I personally love the App. I recommend it to other veterans. However a lot of veteran population find the ID me process difficult. Population such as our Older veteran that are not computer savvy on their Mobil device will not use it. The other population that treat are veterans with TBI they all get frustrated with the process and won’t use it. A possible solution to this issues would be to provide would be to ask first do you need any help finding it using it or setting it up? Could increase its use
Sexiega2026-02-24
★★★★★
Rescheduling Requested
Feature Request: please enable users to Reschedule their appointments in the app. Issue: if a user cannot make an appointment, they need to reschedule it. However, the app only allows users to cancel the appointment. When an appointment is cancelled, there is no follow up from the VA, the user has to spend an hour on the phone trying to reach the right person to schedule the appointment again, and sometimes requires VA staff or do more paperwork by ordering another consult (for a specialty clinic). I understand one challenge is that various clinic use different calendars and their availabili
I-am-feedback2026-02-18
★★★★★
Secure Messaging Editing And Functionality Improvements Requested
It be Awesome to be able to have full editing functions, i.e., font choices, spelling check, grammar check, emojis, highlighting capabilities, etc. Also, improved filing capabilities such as adding sub folders and the ability to add and/or remove “Send To” recipients from the drop-down list. Then I could give VA Secure Messaging a higher star rating.
Mr T—2026-02-12
★★★★★
Absolutely Wonderful
The app is amazing. I love the new updates. The added travel claim feature was the missing part and it is so easy to file and submit. The app keeps getting better. At this moment, the app performs everything that I need without having to access both the My HealtheVet and the BTSSS website for every visit. Now I can submit my travel claim directly through the app. Bravo Zulu VA!
RV Winkle2026-02-12
★★★★★
It’s improving.
Secure messaging is the best feature ever provided to us as I hate being on the phone. Over the years this app has had some serious issues and still has a few but overall this app has been a lifesaver and the best resource the VA has ever provided us. I wish there was a simple way to submit feature requests for the areas where the app is lacking or flawed. If you are a veteran I can not recommend this resource enough. It’s a must have.
MrFroggy_2026-02-03
★★★★★
All bureaucracy, no care
20 years using the VA across multiple states and Richmond is on par with Chicago. IYKYK. I am 100% P&T wounded in action, and these guys haven’t treated me for a single thing in three years. They keep arguing paperwork and bureaucracy and who’s responsibility what is and how I’m supposed to do X,Y and Z ad nausium. Somebody should do a cost breakdown to see how much is spent on actual direct veteran health treatment vs how much is wasted just keeping their bloated bureaucracy afloat. They got an immaculate castle of a new building and it’s largely a ghost town. You go there and nobody’s there
Mikejb312026-02-03
★★★★★
Medicare/VA
Since I received my last bill for acupuncture and noticed that the VA did not pay and only offered the practitioner 1/3 of the going rate I am a little more than upset. I spent 4 months in PT through VACC and got very little improvement on left shoulder movement. I have never stopped doing my exercises/ stretches daily at home. One of the PT clinicians suggested that I seek out an acupuncture specialist and found out that the VA does not have an acupuncture specialist. I gained 30% more movement after the first two visits but there is not enough monetary help from the VA. I am next going to
LRCRD2026-01-29
★★★★★
The new Telephone contact system with VA providers is close to impossible to use!
I have been a VA patient since 1990. The new VA contact system, requiring everyone to use VA Health Connect, is impossible to use actually to contact your providers or VA clinics. If you dial any VA provider or clinic number that they have called you from and ask for a call back you are automatically diverted to the VA Connect operator, who knows where and is not trained to help the veteran but to prevent them from contacting the clinic or person directly. They offer to send a msg to the team or clinic for you and profess they can not connect you or provide a number that they can answer. Whi
AKRetUSA2026-01-29

Change log 29 changes · US

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releaseNotes updated
You can now view your lab and test results directly in the app. Find them under Health > Medical Records > Labs and Tests.
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description updated
With the official VA: Health & Benefits app, you can manage your VA health care, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet. Features include: B
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US Dept. of Veterans Affairs
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VA: Health and Benefits
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Version 2.78.0 released
You can now view your lab and test results directly in the app. Find them under Health > Medical Records > Labs and Tests.
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Version 2.77.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.76.0 released
You can now view and manage benefit overpayments.
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Version 2.75.0 released
We updated how we explain requests for more information on your claim, with clearer guidance on how to respond. You can view these requests in Claims History.
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Version 2.74.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.73.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.72.0 released
We've updated the app with performance improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.
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Version 2.71.0 released
We added the ability for eligible Veterans to view the Certificate of Eligibility Home Loan Letter in the app.
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Version 2.70.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.69.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.68.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.67.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.66.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.65.0 released
We have expanded Travel Claims functionality which includes viewing their status and value, reading and downloading decision letters, and accessing additional information about next steps. We also fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.64.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.63.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.62.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.61.0 released
We added general improvements and fixed a few bugs.
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Version 2.60.0 released
We updated the app with improvements to performance, guidance, and support: Claims History now loads closed claims separately, improving performance and ensuring data displays as expected. Added technical support content to the Contact VA
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Version 2.59.0 released
We updated the app with improvements to appointments and accessibility: - For Cerner appointments, non-existent clinic and location fields are now hidden. - Improved accessibility in secure messaging so screen readers announce the selected
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Version 2.58.0 released
We updated the app with several improvements to secure messaging, privacy, and usability: - Improved functionality to clearly direct Oracle Health users to health tools - Simplified secure messaging with auto-filled care systems and no dup
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Version 2.57.0 released
We added mileage-only travel claims submission to the Health section. - Submit simple mileage-only claims for past in-person VA appointments. - View submitted travel claim status and history from your past appointment. - No paperwork or wa
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Version 2.56.0 released
We added mileage-only travel claims submission to the Health section. - Submit simple mileage-only claims for past in-person VA appointments. - View submitted travel claim status and history from your past appointment. - No paperwork or
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Version 2.55.0 released
We updated the app to fix screen reader focus issues on iOS and ensure deep links direct users to the correct page after login. We also improved the styling of the in-app feedback feature for better readability.
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Version 2.54.0 released
This release introduces a new in-app feedback survey located in the profile for Veterans to share general app feedback. We also added a “Dismiss” button to the non-VA meds alert, limited its display to relevant users, and updated the appoin
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