Co-payments
may be charged for those conditions which the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) finds resulted from a cause other
than such combat service.
National Guard and Reserve personnel who were
activated and who served in combat support or direct combat operations, may also be eligible for the combat related health
care benefits. Certain requirements, which essentially satisfy the definition of “Veteran,”
must be met to qualify.
There is an OEF/OIF Team available to help
facilitate your progress through the VA medical care process.
Enrollment
To receive health care, most
Veterans must be enrolled first.
Do
I have to enroll to receive health care?
You are NOT required to apply for enrollment if you fall into one of the following categories:
- VA has rated you as 50% or more service-connected;
- Less than one year has passed since you
were discharged from military service for a disability that the military determined was incurred or aggravated in the line
of duty, but VA has not yet rated; or
- You are seeking care from VA for a service-connected disability only
(even if the rating is only 0%).
How do I apply?
You can apply for enrollment
at any VA health care facility, VA Regional Office, or Veterans Service Office.
You
can apply for VA health care by completing VA form 10-10EZ. The 10-10EZ form may be obtained by visiting, calling, or writing any VA health care facility or Veterans’ benefits office.
You can also call toll free 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387).
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