VA Medical Care

The VA provides hospital or outpatient care when needed for all service connected medical care. The VA will give treatment at one of the medical centers.

Medical care is provided for qualified veterans for their non-service connected conditions. Your insurance may be billed for this care, and depending on your income and net worth, you may be charged a minimal fee for services and medication.

Agent Orange
All VA medical centers will grant a complete physical upon your request for agent orange exposure, if you served in Vietnam from August 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975. If you have a problem, call your nearest VA medical center. If you served in Vietnam during the above stated dates, you may be entitled to compensation from the VA for disabilities caused by agent orange exposure.

Persian Gulf Illness
All VA medical centers will grant a complete physical upon your request for any Persian Gulf illness. They will also add your name to the Persian Gulf Registry. If you have a problem, call your nearest VA medical center.

Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence Treatment
The VA has a program for the treatment of alcoholism and other drug dependence. If you have such a problem, we encourage you to contact the nearest VA clinic.

Nursing Home Care
Aid and attendance may be paid to veterans who are patients in a nursing home or otherwise determined to be in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person. They may be entitled to higher income limitations or additional benefits. This benefit is also payable to eligible widows.

When filing a claim, supporting documents are needed. Place all documents in a safe place.

G.I. Life Insurance
Life insurance is administered at the VA Regional Office and Insurance Center in St. Paul or Philadelphia, PA. For any information concerning your policy, you must have a policy number. Veterans may contact the Insurance Center in Philadelphia, PA at 1-800-669-8477.