WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Health and Benefits mobile app has achieved more than 3 million downloads since its launch in 2021.

The app, which has 1.4 million active users, provides veterans access to a variety of VA health care and benefits information directly from their mobile phones, enabling users to:

— Refill and track VA prescriptions;

— Review appointments;

— Review claims and appeals status;

— Submit evidence for claims and appeals;

— Review VA payment and direct deposit information;

— Locate the closest VA facilities;

— Access the Veterans Crisis Line;

— Show proof of veteran status.

“VA’s Health and Benefits app gives veterans fast and convenient access to a host of important information, from appointments to prescriptions and benefits,” said VA Acting Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Acting Chief Information Officer Eddie Pool. “We encourage all VA-enrolled veterans to stay connected and informed by downloading the app.”