Veteran Health Care Benefits
Overview
Upon discharge from active duty, veterans of uniformed services may be eligible for health benefits/disability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Retirees may also be eligible for these benefits. For general information regarding Veteran Health Care and Benefits, see:
- My HealtheVet (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Retired Service Members and Their Families (TRICARE)
- Veterans' Health Care Overview (Military.com)
- Veterans Health Administration (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Women Veterans Health Care: Health Care Services (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Eligibility
For any health care through the VA, benefit eligibility must first be established.
- Applying for Care (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Determining Your Eligibility (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Do You Qualify for VA Care? (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
- Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment for Veterans (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Facilities
After acceptance, care will be provided via your local VA facility:
- Facilites in North Carolina - Facilities Locator & Directory (U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Additional Resources
- North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) (NC Department of Administration)
- Returning Support for Veterans Program (RSVP), a one-stop location for veterans returning to North Carolina and their families for information about military benefits and health services.
Resources compiled by Christie Silbajoris and Elyssa Sanner, Health Sciences Library, UNC-Chapel Hill.
This page presented by Citizen-Soldier Support Program.
