> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.valaclaims.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Client Dashboard > Configure a practical, client-specific view of the work that needs attention. ## Overview The **Dashboard** is the default view in a Client record. It brings important client-specific work into one configurable workspace, so you can see readiness, claims, deadlines, signatures, tasks, messages, and other relevant context without leaving the Client record. A Client Dashboard with details, package readiness, claim blockers, deadlines, signatures, and tasks. *The Balanced starter layout keeps the most common client work in view.* ## When to use it Use the Dashboard when you need to triage a Client's next steps, review work that needs attention, or tailor a workspace to your role. ## Choose a starter layout Open **Layout** and choose the starting point that best fits the work you do: * **Case manager** emphasizes package readiness, assigned tasks, blockers, deadlines, signatures, and messages that need a reply. * **Advocate / owner** emphasizes client details, package readiness, blockers, decision intake, deadlines, evidence gaps, and available financial review work. * **Intake** emphasizes client details, package readiness, signatures, forms, and messages. * **Balanced** starts with client details, package readiness, claim blockers, deadlines, signatures, tasks assigned to you, and messages that need a reply. * **Start from scratch** begins with an empty canvas. The recommended order can vary with your organization role. Choose the layout that gives you the clearest view of the work you own. ## Customize the Dashboard In the Client record, select Layout. Select a starter layout, or choose Customize layout to change the current view. Drag widgets to rearrange them and use the resize controls to give important work more room. Use Add widget, remove widgets you do not need, or open a widget's settings to adjust available options such as list scope or row count. Select Save when the layout is ready. Reset clears your personal Dashboard layout override. The Dashboard then uses your organization's default layout when one exists, or Vala's Balanced system default when it does not. Dashboard customization with the Messages widget settings open. *Widget settings let you tailor the information shown, such as showing only messages that need a reply.* Your saved layout is personal to you. Owners and administrators can also use Set org default to provide a starting layout for their organization. Each user can still customize their own view. ## Workflow widgets Workflow widgets highlight work that may need review: * **Package readiness** shows the current checklist: **Open claim on file**, **C-File uploaded**, **Decision / rating packet**, **No blocking signatures**, and **Portal invited or active**. * **Claim blockers** surfaces open claims needing attention. * **Deadlines** shows relevant appeal and Intent to File windows. * **Waiting on signature** and **Forms pipeline** help you follow signing progress. * **Evidence gaps** and **Decision / rating intake** help you identify records that may need review. * **Reminders & automations** shows relevant active reminders. * **Financials to review** is available only to people with the necessary permission. Open a widget row to continue in the related Client or Claim work area. Treat each widget as a prompt to review the underlying record, not as a substitute for that review. ## Informational widgets You can also add **Client details**, **Messages**, **Documents**, **Attachments**, **Tasks**, **Claims**, **Activity**, and **Signatures**. These widgets give focused access to the corresponding client-specific information. For example, the Balanced layout can show tasks assigned to you and unread client messages that need a reply. ## Best practices * Start with a role-appropriate layout, then make only the changes that help you act faster. * Use Package readiness and blockers to prioritize review, then confirm the underlying Claim, Document, Form, or Client information. * Keep sensitive or permission-controlled work in the correct Client record. ## Related workflows Choose the right Client tab for the work at hand. Review the Client's claims and related Claim records.