Description
The My VA Images app enables Veterans to send secure photos and videos to their VA providers so they can receive expert health care without visiting a VA facility.
When your VA provider authorizes your use of the app as part of your care plan, you will receive an email request to submit photos or videos with a link to My VA Images. The app will guide you through taking the required photos and videos and remind you when they are due.
Features
- Receive care from your VA provider in the convenience of your home or on the go.
- Securely upload requested photos and videos for your VA provider to review.
- Respond to your VA provider’s requests for photos and videos.
- Send updated information to your VA provider about your condition.
- Review comments and guidance from your VA provider about the photos and videos you submitted.
NOTE: My VA Images use is initiated by your provider. Contact your provider to determine whether My VA Images is the right tool to complement your in-person care.
To access My VA Images, launch it in a browser or through the link in the email request from your provider.
My VA Images Overview for Veterans
Frequently Asked Questions
From the home screen or menu drop-down, select My Telederm. Read the consent form, then select I Consent to continue using My VA Images (if necessary). Select the check-mark next to “Do not display again” if you do not want the consent form to appear again.
A list of your follow-up requests will appear. You can filter your requests by date range or status using the Search Follow-up Requests box at the top of the page. To view requests that require your response, select the Pending box, then select Apply to update the request list.
Select View to see more information about a request. Select Continue, and you will be taken to navigation instructions. Select OK to proceed to the Follow-Up Request Questionnaire and fill out the questions. Once you have completed the questionnaire, you will see a review page. Select Accept to submit the questionnaire.
After you have submitted the questionnaire, you will be taken to the Image Request page. You will see a brief description of the photos you will be taking. Select Take Photo.
- For mobile device users – A pop-up box will appear allowing you to take the photo or choose the photo from your device’s photo library.
- For computer users – A pop-up window will appear allowing you to choose images from files already uploaded to your computer.
Once your photo has been successfully taken or uploaded, select Accept & Continue, or select Retake to try again. Select Take Another to add additional photos or select Next to proceed. You can add a description of a photo using the comment box. Comments are not required for all photos but may be required for at least one photo per request. Review your photos, then select Accept & Submit to complete the request. A Submit Successful screen will appear.
For additional assistance, see the My VA Images Dermatology Photo Instructions for Veterans Guide.
From the home screen or menu drop-down, select My Video. Read the consent form, then select I Consent to continue using My VA Images (if necessary). A list of your follow-up requests will appear. You can filter your requests by date range or status using the Search Follow-up Requests box at the top of the page. To view requests that require your response, select the Pending box, then select Apply to update the request list.
Select View to see more information about a request. Select Continue, and you will be taken to the Video Request page where you will see a brief description of the videos you will be taking and tips for taking your video. Select Continue.
- For mobile device users – A pop-up box will appear allowing you to take the video or choose the video from your device’s photo library.
- For computer users – A pop-up window will appear allowing you to choose the video from files already uploaded to your computer.
Once your video has been successfully taken or uploaded and a comment has been entered, select Accept & Submit (or select Retake to try again). A Submit Successful screen will appear.
For additional assistance, see the My VA Images Video Instructions for Veterans Guide.
From the home screen or the menu drop-down, select My Photos (non-telederm). Read the consent form, then select I Consent to continue using My VA Images (if necessary). A list of your follow-up requests will appear. You can filter your requests by date range or status using the Search Follow-up Requests box at the top of the page. To view requests that require your response, select the Pending box, then select Apply to update the request list.
Select View to see more information about a request. Select Continue, and you will be taken to the Photo Request page where you will see a brief description of the photos you will be taking. Select Take Photo.
- For mobile device users— A pop-up box will appear allowing you to take the photo or choose the image from your device’s photo library.
- For computer users— A pop-up window will appear allowing you to choose images from files already uploaded to your computer.
Once your photo has been successfully taken or uploaded and a comment has been entered, select Accept and Continue, or select Retake to try again. You can include up to seven photos per request. Follow the same instructions as above for each additional photo. After accepting each photo, you can add more photos or go to the next step. You can add a comment to your provider about each photo you include.
Review your photos and select Accept and Continue. A Submit Successful screen will appear.
For additional assistance, see the My VA Images Photo Instructions for Veterans Guide.
If there is an error in your submission, you will have three attempts to submit. After three attempts, you will have to contact your provider to send you a new image or video request.
If you need additional assistance, call the Health Resource Center Help Desk at 1-877-470-5947.
In the top right corner of the home screen, select Options, then select Help. A pop-up Help box will appear with Emergency, Help Desk and Data Privacy Concerns information. To access the built-in User Guide, select User Guide, which will open a new browser window.
For additional resources, such as important phone numbers and web links, select Options, then select Resources. A pop-up Resources box will appear. Select any of the links to access the resource in a new browser window.
More resources, such as a video and user instructions, can be found on mobile.va.gov/app/my-va-images.
If you need assistance with the My VA Images app, dial 1-877-470-5947 to speak with a VA representative. For TTY assistance, dial 711. For clinical questions regarding your personal medical information, please contact your VA care team.