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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 …

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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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Traveling Veterans

WEBTraveling Veterans are Veterans who are enrolled in the VA Healthcare System and plan to spend extensive time away from their primary residence and …

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Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) Forms

WEBDisability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) are medical examination forms used to obtain important information for evaluating disability compensation and/or pension claims. VA …

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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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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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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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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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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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Our Core Beliefs

WEBVetsFirst’s priorities are based on three core principles that will improve the lives of veterans with disabilities. Core Principle—1: Community Integration and Independence. VetsFirst …

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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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Military Separation Guide

WEBMillville, New Jersey 08332-9928. For more information call toll-free 1-800-419-1473 or visit the VA’s website at www.insurance.va.gov. Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (SDVI) …

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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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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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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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