VA Healthcare: Everyone Should Apply

      As veterans from past conflicts age, they come into my office asking if the Veterans Administration can health with medications and medical care. I encourage all vets to at least apply. Even if your present insurance is good, things might change down the road. There are VA Clinics and Medical centers around the country and more are being built or upgraded. All you need is a copy of your DD-214 (discharge) and a completed 10-10EZ. You can go to www.va.gov and type the form number in the search box in the upper right. It will give you the option to print the form or file online. You can also check with your county Veteran Service Office or your state Department of Veteran Affairs for more information.
    
     Last year I had a Vietnam vet ask about help with expensive heart meds he was taking and if the VA could help. His discharge stated he had a Purple Heart. An Army medic, he was wounded when his chopper was hit when they were going in to pick up wounded. He was completely cover and we had him in the system in no time.

      The VA web site states: The VA has developed a Veterans Health Benefits Guide to provide Veterans general information about the VA Medical Benefits Package. The information in this Veterans Health Benefits Guide reflects the benefits and services available to enrolled Veterans at the time it was published. Since VA policies are governed by law, changes to programs or eligibility may occur. If you have questions, contact the Enrollment Coordinator at your local VA health care facility or call us at 1-877-222- VETS (8387).