The Share My Health Data app allows Veterans to view data from health tracking devices all in one place and share it with VA care teams. Examples of ways to share data include compatible fitness devices such as a Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch, and apps such as Apple Health. You can also pair compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices such as weight scales and blood pressure monitors. You can manually enter health data such as blood pressure, heart rate, glucose, pulse oximetry, temperature, and weight if your health tracking device is not compatible with Share My Health Data.

Any Veteran enrolled in VA health care with My HealtheVet Premium, Login.gov, ID.me, or DS Logon Level 2 (Premium) account credentials can use Share My Health Data.

NOTE: In 2025, Veterans will have two secure sign-in account options (Login.gov and ID.me) for all VA websites and apps. The My HealtheVet option is retiring after January 31, 2025, and the DS Logon option after September 30, 2025. Learn how to prepare for VA’s sign-in changes.

With Share My Health Data, you can:

• Connect compatible fitness devices such as a Fitbit, Garmin, or Apple Watch, or pair compatible Bluetooth devices like weight scales and glucose meters.
• Connect health data from apps such as Apple Health.
• Manually enter data from health tracking devices that aren’t compatible with the app: blood pressure, heart rate, glucose, pulse oximetry, temperature, and weight.
• View a Daily Dashboard of your health data as a graph or list view.
• Add or remove health metrics on your Daily Dashboard.
• Track health metrics to see trends over time.
• View the high, low, and average readings of a selected health metric over a specific time period.
• Use facial recognition (Face ID) or fingerprint scanning (Touch ID) for a quicker login experience each time you open the app.
• Share data with your VA care team. (NOTE: Your VA care team will not be automatically notified when you share your data through the app.)

To navigate the app’s features, use the four tabs at the bottom of the screen: Dashboard, Settings, Profile, and Help.

Log in to Share My Health Data using your My HealtheVet Premium, Login.gov, ID.me, or DS Logon Level 2 (Premium) account credentials. After logging in to the app for the first time, a window will appear with the option to enable the Quick Login feature. This allows you to use facial recognition (Face ID) or fingerprint scanning (Touch ID) for a quicker experience that won’t require your username or password each time you log in. To enable this feature, select Enable. You will be redirected to the VA authorization page. Select Confirm, then select Yes.

NOTE: Facial recognition (Face ID) or fingerprint scanning (Touch ID) must be activated on your phone before enabling the Quick Login feature. You can turn on facial recognition and fingerprint scanning by going to your phone’s Settings and selecting Touch ID or Face ID.

You must log in through the VA login page before enabling facial recognition or fingerprint scanning in the Share My Health Data app.

To enable the Quick Login feature later, select Profile, then select the Enable Quick Login toggle.

NOTE: Users are required to re-enable Quick Login every 90 days.

If you have questions about signing in to VA apps, visit va.gov/resources/signing-in-to-vagov.

To view the list of Bluetooth devices that are compatible with the Share My Health Data app, visit this page.

To share data with the Share My Health Data app, you must be logged into the app and connected to a health tracking device. To connect, pair with, or manage compatible health tracking devices, select Settings at the bottom of the screen and select one of the following options:

•  Link Health and Fitness Accounts – A new window will open allowing you to log in to your Fitbit, Garmin, or other health and fitness account to automatically sync readings from your device to the Share My Health Data app. To connect to your health and fitness account, select the Connect button to sign-in and start sharing data.
• Connect Apple Health – You will arrive at the Health Access page to allow Share My Health Data to access and update your health data. Select Turn On All at the top of the page to allow the app to collect your health data for all metrics or select the health metrics you would like to track by selecting the toggle next to each metric. Select Allow in the top right corner of the screen to automatically sync readings from your device to the Share My Health Data app. If you would like to make any updates to permissions or metrics that Apple Health is displaying in the Share My Health Data app, visit the Apple Health app.
• Setup Bluetooth Health Device – A new window will open to a list of compatible Bluetooth devices you can connect to. A pop-up box will appear asking permission to take Bluetooth readings.  Select Allow in the pop-up box to allow Share My Health Data to use Bluetooth to take readings from your connected device. You will be directed to a Bluetooth Status page with instructions for pairing your Bluetooth device. Follow the instructions to complete the pairing process. Once the device is paired, you will see instructions on how to take a reading with your device. Manage Bluetooth Devices – For devices you have already paired, select the toggle to the right of Enable Bluetooth Passive to automatically send readings from your device and save them to Share My Health Data. You can also select the red circle to the left of a connected device to disconnect it and select Delete to remove it from your list of devices. If a health reading from your Bluetooth device is successful, a Device Read Successfully box will appear at the bottom of the screen and health data will be automatically displayed in the Share My Health Data app.

If you have a health tracking device that isn’t compatible with the Share My Health Data app, you can manually enter measurements for the following health metrics and share them with your VA care team: blood pressure, heart rate, glucose, pulse oximetry, temperature, and weight.

To manually enter health measurements into Share My Health Data, select the Daily Dashboard tab and then select one of two options to enter your data:

• Select the +Add Data button at the bottom of the metrics list. A list of health metrics will appear. Select which metrics you would like to manually add to your Daily Dashboard. Add your health measurements on the next screen and select Save.

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• Select a health metric from your Daily Dashboard. Your metrics list view will appear. Select the +Manually Enter Data button at the top.

After manually entering your health data, it will be displayed on your Daily Dashboard.

Health data you choose to share in the Share My Health Data app may be available for your VA care teams to view via a provider-facing VA app.

Your VA care team will not be automatically notified when you share data through the app. If you want your VA care team to review your health data, let them know at your next appointment or send them a secure message through My HealtheVet, VA’s online patient portal.

NOTE: Sharing your health data is not intended for emergencies. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

If you are sharing health measurements from a Bluetooth-compatible device, your data may be delayed. Data delays may last up to 24 hours. You may be able to accelerate the data display by refreshing your connected health tracking app. If your data is not displayed after 24 hours, please reach out to the Help Desk.

If you manually enter health data, it will display after entering it successfully.

NOTE: You cannot view past historical data from your Bluetooth devices.

Manage your Daily Dashboard from the Settings tab by selecting Manage Dashboard, or from the Dashboard tab by selecting + Add/Remove a Metric. You will see a list of Displayed and Not Displayed metrics. Select the toggle to the right of a metric to add it to or remove it from your Daily Dashboard.

You can also select See More Supported Metrics to view additional health metrics you can track by connecting or pairing other compatible health devices or manually entering data. You can view more details about each metric by selecting More below the name.

To delete a manually entered health measurement, select the health metric on your Daily Dashboard, then select Delete Data in the top left above the +Manually Enter Data button. To remove a manual entry for iOS devices, select the toggle next to the measurement you would like to remove and select Delete. To remove a manual entry for Android devices, select the check box next to the measurement you would like to remove and select Delete.

NOTE: In order to add or remove health metrics from your Daily Dashboard, you must first connect to a health tracking device. Only manually entered health measurements can be deleted.

Yes. View your list of health metrics from the Settings tab by selecting Manage Dashboard, or from the Dashboard tab by selecting + Add/Remove a Measurement. Select the Filters icon in the top right corner of the screen to see a list of filter categories. Select any category to view a filtered list of metrics to add to your Daily Dashboard. To reset the filters, select Filters, then select Reset to return to the full list of metrics.

On your Daily Dashboard, select the desired health metric to view recorded measurements. You will see a graph view of health measurements recorded for today. To view your health measurements in a list, select List View at the top of the screen.

To view recorded health measurements beyond today, select the Calendar icon in the top right corner of the screen. Select a date range or create a custom date range to view your measurements for a specific time period.

To view metric highlights, such as the lowest, highest, and average measurements recorded during the selected date range, select View Measurement Highlights.

If you have used multiple devices that record the same measurements (e.g., number of steps or minutes of activity) or manually entered a health measurement, tap Select Device to filter your health measurements by each device or input method.

Grid view is the default view for your Daily Dashboard. To change views, select Dashboard. In the top right corner of your Daily Dashboard, you will see two options for viewing your health metrics: Grid or List. Select whichever view you prefer.

To change the default measurement units from the imperial system (U.S. standard measurement system) to the metric system, select Settings, then select Measurement Units. You can change any measurement unit by selecting the measurement system you prefer.

To review the tutorial for Share My Health Data, tap Profile, then tap How To Use This App.

If you need assistance with the Share My Health Data app, contact the OCC Help Desk at 866-651-3180. To access help within the Share My Health Data app, select the three dots icon in the top right corner of any screen or select the Help tab at the bottom of the screen.  For questions about your health, please contact your VA care team.