eBenefits/VA.gov API - Veteran Self-Service Portal

API Integration

This actor connects to an external API service. You'll need valid API credentials from the service provider.

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API Integration

This actor connects to an external API service. You'll need valid API credentials from the service provider.

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Access VA.gov self-service portal information including claim status tracking, letters and documents, direct deposit setup, dependent management, and VA facility locations. Essential for veteran service applications and integrations.

Features

• Claim Types - Information on filing different VA claims
• Letters & Documents - VA letter types and how to obtain them
• Direct Deposit - Banking and payment information management
• Dependents - Adding and managing dependents
• VA Facilities - Find VA hospitals, clinics, and regional offices
• ID Cards - Veteran ID card information and eligibility
• Travel Pay - Beneficiary travel reimbursement
• Appointments - VA appointment scheduling information

Quick Start

{
  "query": "example search"
}

Demo Mode (Enabled by Default)

This actor uses a free public API and defaults to demoMode: true.

Since this actor wraps a free, publicly available API, demo mode is enabled by default. This allows you to:

• Test the actor without any configuration
• See real sample data from the actual API
• Verify the output format before integrating

To get customized results, simply provide your own input parameters.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
See input schema

Output Format

{
  "data": [...]
}

Pricing

This actor uses pay-per-event billing: $0.01 per query (all tasks)

Use Cases

• Veteran service organization portals
• Benefits application assistance tools
• Healthcare navigation applications
• VA facility finder integrations
• Veteran onboarding platforms
• Claims support applications

API Reference

See official API documentation for details.

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Common Problems & Solutions

"Invalid API key" error

Cause: Your API key is wrong, expired, or doesn't have the right permissions. Fix: Double-check your API key. Make sure you copied it exactly without extra spaces.

"Rate limit exceeded" error

Cause: You've hit the API's rate limits. Fix: Wait a few minutes, then try again. Consider reducing the number of concurrent requests.

Empty or incomplete results

Cause: The target may have anti-scraping protection or the data doesn't exist. Fix:

• Check if the URL/search query is correct
• Try with different parameters
• Some sites may block automated access

Demo data showing instead of real results

Cause: demoMode is still set to true. Fix: Set demoMode: false and provide your API key(s).

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