VA.gov Self-Service (eBenefits) Reference Guide
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VA.gov Self-Service (eBenefits) Reference Guide
Reference guide to VA.gov self-service topics: claim types, letters, direct deposit, dependents, sample facility listings, ID cards, travel pay, and appointments. Returns built-in reference data with official links; it does not sign in to VA.gov or read anyone's records.
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Reference guide to VA.gov self-service topics: claim types, letters, direct deposit, dependents, sample facility listings, ID cards, travel pay, and appointments. Returns built-in reference data with official links; it does not sign in to VA.gov or read anyone's records.
What this actor returns. Built-in reference data that ships with the actor: program descriptions, eligibility summaries, phone numbers, and official links. It is a curated snapshot that is not updated automatically. It does not connect to VA.gov or eBenefits (it never signs in and cannot see anyone's claims, letters, or records). Demo Mode on returns a labeled sample. Demo Mode off returns the same built-in reference data, plus a pointer to the official source. Every output row carries dataSource: "built-in reference data" and isLiveData: false. Before relying on any detail, confirm it with the official source: VA.gov or 1-800-827-1000.
Quick Start
Test with Demo Mode (free, no API key needed)
Run a reference lookup (same built-in data, with the official-source pointer)
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
task | string | "get_claim_types" | Yes* | The operation to perform on the eBenefits/VA.gov API |
facilityType | string | - | No | Type of VA facility to search for |
state | string | - | No | State for facility search (2-letter code) |
zipCode | string | - | No | ZIP code for nearby facility search |
radius | integer | 50 | No | Radius in miles for facility search |
letterType | string | - | No | Type of VA letter to get information about |
claimType | string | - | No | Type of VA claim |
webhookUrl | string | - | No | URL to receive results via webhook for automation platforms |
demoMode | boolean | true | No | true returns the labeled sample. false returns the same built-in reference data plus the official-source pointer. Neither mode makes live API calls. |
Pricing
Because this actor returns built-in reference data, it does not charge any per-lookup event, in either mode. The per-task events listed on the Pricing tab are never charged. You pay only the standard Actor start fee and the per-result fee shown on the Pricing tab.
Troubleshooting
No results or empty dataset
Check the run log for error messages. Common causes:
- Invalid input format (check the examples above)
- The target data doesn't exist or is too small to track
How do I test without an API key?
Enable Demo Mode in the input. This returns a labeled sample so you can check the output format. No API key is ever needed, because the actor makes no live API calls.
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