VA MEDICAL CARE

The VA is a full-service healthcare provider to Veterans who meet eligibility criteria. As a general rule, a veteran must be enrolled, and treatment must be at VA facilities or approved for outside facilities.

Eligibility for most DVA benefits is based on discharge from active military service under honorable conditions.  Prior to September 7, 1980 a Veteran must have served one day or more of active duty to be eligible to receive healthcare.  After this date, a Veteran must have served twenty-four consecutive months of active duty.  The exception to this rule is if the Veteran has served one or more days in combat.  You also currently have to meet certain income/asset guidelines.