Veteran in crisis or worried about one? Call 988, then press 1. Text 838255. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

Book update page

DFAS, myPay, Retired Pay and Account Access

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Retiree, annuitant, surviving spouse helper.

Best first step

Recover or confirm myPay access through DFAS before a deadline or family emergency.

What to gather

Login info, retirement orders, banking, mailing address and tax withholding questions.

Safety notes

  • Do not wait for a missing payment to become a pattern before contacting DFAS.
  • Do not share your myPay login with anyone, including a family member helping with paperwork.
  • Do not assume an old direct deposit or address change went through without confirming it in myPay.

Resource cards for this chapter

myPay

Set up or recover myPay access through DFAS

Phone: N/A
Official website: https://mypay.dfas.mil/

What to gather: Login, identity details, banking and tax information

Source type: Official federal pay account portal

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: Keep login records private.

DFAS Retired and Annuitant Pay

Start with DFAS retired and annuitant pay pages or myPay

Phone: 800-321-1080

What to gather: Retiree account info, SSN last four, banking, tax and beneficiary paperwork

Source type: Official federal pay source

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: Retired pay and tax questions can affect money owed. Confirm details with DFAS, IRS, a tax professional or another qualified source before acting.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.