Veteran Health Care Benefits
Upon discharge, veterans of uniformed services may be eligible for health benefits/disability from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Retirees may also be eligible for these benefits. For general information regarding Veteran Health Care and Benefits, see:
For any health care through the VA, benefit eligibility must first be established:
1. The veteran must first obtain a copy of medical documentation of service-related medical conditions. This is obtained through medical records of the military health encounters, as well as the physical examination completed upon leaving the service. For more information, see Medical Records and Privacy.
2. The veteran then contacts the local veterans affairs office in their respective county of residence, who will help them file the request. Directory of Veterans Service Officers
3. The VA will schedule an appointment for a medical evaluation, usually at the Winston-Salem Satellite Outpatient Clinic
4. The entire package is then sent to the Winston-Salem Regional Office where a determination is made as to disability status. Dependent upon the level of medical disability that is determined, a wide variety of health care services is available within the VA system. Facilities in North Carolina - Facilities Locator & Directory
For more information about VA health care, see Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment for Veterans .
For veterans returning to North Carolina, the Returning Support for Veterans Program (RSVP) is a one-stop location where veterans and their families can get all the information they need. The trained staff is available to assist veterans and their families as they reenter civilian life in North Carolina. To contact RSVP, call CARE-LINE at 1-800-662-7030. If you need further assistance, you may also contact the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA).
Resources compiled by Megan Rudolph and Tina Crenshaw, Health Sciences Library at UNC-Chapel Hill.
This page presented by Citizen-Soldier Support Program.
