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VA’s Beneficiary Travel Program Launches New Online

WebVA is phasing in a new web-based portal to submit and process beneficiary travel claims beginning July 2020 and continuing through November 2020. The new …

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Length of Service Requirements For VA Benefits

WebSince September 1980, an individual who enlists in the military for the first time must have completed a minimum period of service to be eligible for certain VA …

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All WWII Veterans Are Now Eligible for VA Healthcare

WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs announced on November 10, 2023, that all World War II veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA inpatient and outpatient …

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THE HISTORY OF VETERANS BENEFITS

WebIn 1862, the federal government established a system for settling veterans' claims for benefits arising from military service. Following the Civil War, a number of state veterans …

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VA’s Choice Program Allows Veterans to See Private Doctors

WebThe Choice program will continue to allow veterans to see private doctors if they are experiencing long wait-times in getting their health care needs addressed at the …

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SCI Center Home Care (HC) Program

Web5.13. SCI Center Home Care (HC) Program. SCI-HC at the SCI Center supports the transition and medical needs of patients in the home setting, decreasing the need for …

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VA Deploys Mobile Medical Units to Homeless Veterans Needing …

WebThe Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Aug 3, 2023, that it will deploy 25 mobile medical units (MMU) across the country during the next six months to …

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Enrollment Priority Groups

WebWhen you enroll for health care, you will be assigned to a priority group. If you qualify under multiple priority groups based on different criteria, you will be assigned to the highest …

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How Can I Receive VA Medical Care if I Reside or Travel Abroad

WebEnrolling in FMP is simple. Send your full name, mailing address, address of residence (including country), U.S. Social Security number and VA claim number to: …

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Overview of VHA Appeals

WebOverview of VHA Appeals. Most veterans are aware they can appeal their compensation and pension decisions from the VA if they disagree with an entire VA decision or even …

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The Origin of Accessible Public Transportation in New York City

WebAs a proud veteran who uses a wheelchair, I learned early on that there is more to life than walking. When I started working at VetsFirst back in the mid-1970s, our …

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What is REAL ID and can I use my VA issued ID card in place of it

WebEnforcement of the REAL ID Act begins on October 1, 2020. And, yes you can use your VA issued ID card in place of it. In fact, there are at least 15 different forms of …

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VA Issuing New Veteran Health Identification Cards

WebThe new Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) will no longer contain sensitive, identifiable information. Rather, the card will possess a magnetic stripe …

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I served at Camp Lejeune in 1981; can I get VA healthcare for

WebYes, you can receive VA medical care for a list of conditions associated with contaminated water exposure. You may be eligible for VA health benefits if you served …

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All C&P Exam Locations Now Open

WebAll C&P Exam Locations Now Open. VA has partnered with specialized contract examiners to resume in-person Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams related …

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How can I upgrade my HealtheVet account to Premium

WebUpgrading YOUR My HealtheVet account is FREE, and with top-level access, YOU will enjoy My HealtheVet’s Premium features.

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I served in the Army Reserves, but I was never called to Active Duty

WebYes, just recently signed legislation allows you to call yourself a Veteran. During the December 2016 transition period, President Obama signed H.R. 6416, a bill …

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Wartime or Peacetime Service

WebWorld War I: April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918. This period was extended to April 1, 1920 for those who served in the Soviet Union. Service after November 11, 1918, …

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VA Transportation Program and Uber Health Partnership

WebFrom January 2022 to March 2023, VA Uber Health Connect completed more than 30,000 Uber rides across 408,529 miles for Veterans. These rides have …

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Special Environmental Health Registry Evaluation Programs

WebThey are tailored to each veteran’s specific needs based on their presumed or potential exposure. The registry examinations may include medical histories, lab tests …

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