If you served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946, a new law makes you eligible for VA health care.
Online scheduling from VA lets you contact an in-network community provider to schedule an appointment, helping minimize scheduling delays.
A Veteran and his wife are recipients of cancer treatment delivered by VA, Optum and the Community Care Network (CCN), ensuring they get the care they deserve in a VA facility or in the community.
VA has dramatically improved Veterans’ health care access. The total amount of care delivered is up. The number of visits with VA’s community care providers is up. Veteran satisfaction is up.
The comprehensive Cleland-Dole Act will provide greater access to mental health, honor for aging Veterans, self-scheduling and innovative research.
Dr. Nichol Salvo developed HELPP program, expanding telehealth and employing technicians to reduce amputations.
Early detection and treatment are key in the fight against breast cancer. VA is using state-of-the-art mammogram information technology to meet the growing needs of women Veterans.
The Strong Veterans Act of 2022 requires VA to conduct an annual Buddy Check Week. During the week of Oct. 16 to 20, all Veterans are invited to complete peer wellness, resiliency and S.A.V.E. training with a pledge to talk to 10 Veterans, families and caregivers and/or survivors. VA’s goal is to increase access to VA health and benefits, improve mental health, increase awareness on suicide prevention, decrease isolation and support peer networking.
Eligible Veterans and some former service members can go to any VA or non-VA hospital for emergency health care during an acute suicidal crisis. We break down who is eligible.
VA staff can help Veterans resolve billing issues related to authorized community care claims. “Our number one goal is to help Veterans resolve community care billing issues as quickly as possible.”
“When they called, I told them I already had my baby and they said I was still welcome to come. It’s nice to be thought of, so here I am.”
VA recently developed a pilot program providing direct and specialized assistance for the 65 living Medal of Honor recipients nationwide.