Managing your VA.gov profile
Your VA.gov profile has your contact, personal, and military information. Keep reading to find out how to keep your profile up to date.
How do I find my VA.gov profile?
If you’re signed in to VA.gov, your name will be on the main menu. Select your name and select Profile from the drop-down menu.
What if I need to change my personal information on VA.gov?
You can change your address, phone number, or email address online from your VA.gov profile. Select the Edit button that’s next to the information you want to change.
Note: If you change your address in your VA.gov profile, you may still need to contact some benefits offices directly to make sure they have your current information on file.
Learn more about how to change your address on file with VA
If you’re having trouble signing in to your VA.gov account or updating your profile, call us at
You can’t change your name or date of birth online. The way you update this information depends on whether you’re enrolled in VA health care.
If you’re enrolled in VA health care, contact your nearest VA medical center.
If you’re not enrolled in VA health care, contact your nearest VA regional office.
What if my military information is wrong in my VA.gov profile?
You’ll need to get help changing this information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). You can’t directly update the military service information in your VA.gov profile. Contact the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). They’ll work with you to get it updated.
You can call the DMDC at
Are there other ways to update my information?
Yes. You can update your information at a VA medical center or regional office.
If you’re enrolled in VA health care, contact your nearest VA medical center.
If you’re not enrolled in VA health care, contact your nearest VA regional office.