Veterans Health Administration Homepage
(Separate Website)
The Veterans Health Administration Homepage provides a general overview of health care programs available to Veterans and their family members
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
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VA Health Care Enrollment and Eligibility
(Separate Website)
Determine eligibility and sign up for VA Health Care Benefits
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
VA Form 10-10EZ - Application for Medical Benefits (Enroll)
(Separate Website)
The primary purpose of this form is to request enrollment in the VA Health Care System (Apply for Medical Benefits).
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
FREE MEDICAL CARE
(Separate Website)
You may be eligible for FREE MEDICAL CARE from VA for a 2-year period following your separation from military service.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Health Benefits and the Military
(Separate Website)
If you serve in the armed forces or you're a veteran or you're a dependent of someone who serves, you will want to check out any connections that you may have to military health benefits
By: National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
My HealtheVet (MHV)
(Separate Website)
My HealtheVet (MHV) is the gateway to veteran health benefits and services
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans' Health Benefits
(Separate Website)
Information on accessing health care benefits through the V.A.
By: New York City Managed Care Consumer Assistance Program (NYC MCCAP)
The Veterans Health Information Clearing House
(Separate Website)
By: New York State Department of Health
Blind Rehabilitation Service
(Separate Website)
The mission of Blind Rehabilitation Service is to coordinate a healthcare service delivery system that provides a continuum of care for blinded veterans extending from their home environment to the local VA facility and to the appropriate rehabilitation setting
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
(Separate Website)
This guide answers questions that veterans with service-connected disabilities may have about the protections they are entitled to when they seek to return to their former jobs or look to find their first, or new, civilian jobs.
By: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
TRICARE Benefits Information
(Separate Website)
Learn about eligibility, plans;,and medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
By: Tricare Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System
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Get answers to questions about the TRICARE benefit
(Separate Website)
A searchable database to get answers to questions about the TRICARE benefit.
By: TRICARE Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System
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TRICARE Eligibility
(Separate Website)
Your key to TRICARE eligibility depends on your enrollment in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
By: Tricare Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System
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Pre-activation Benefit for National Guard and Reserve
(Separate Website)
National Guard and Reserve members who are issued delayed-effective-date active duty orders for more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation may qualify for "early eligibility for TRICARE" beginning on the later of:
By: Tricare Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System
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TRICARE Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
The TRICARE Fact Sheets are designed for use by anyone who needs detailed information on particular TRICARE topics
By: Tricare Management Activity, a component of the Military Health System
VA's Suicide Prevention Hot Line - Toll-free 1-800-273-TALK (8255), Press 1
(Separate Website)
To ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun operation of a national suicide prevention hot line for veterans
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
New York Army National Guard Suicide Prevention
(Separate Website)
Crisis Hotlines:
* 1-800 273-TALK
* 1-800 342-9647
* 1-800 SUICIDE
By: New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMMN)
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(Separate Website)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
By: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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VA Mental Health Homepage
(Separate Website)
VA Mental Health Homepage
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
(Separate Website)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can occur after you have been through a traumatic event
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
(Separate Website)
The mission of the National Center for PTSD is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Military Pathways Self-Screening
(Separate Website)
The Military Pathways Mental Health Self-Screening is a mental health and alcohol screening and referral program provided for military families and service members affected by deployment and mobilization.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Resources for Returning Veterans and Their Families
(Separate Website)
Resources for Returning Veterans and Their Families
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
(Separate Website)
Welcome to the home of America's front line resource for all who are grieving the death of a loved one serving our great country
By: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc
Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Service Members
(Separate Website)
Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Service Members
By: The National Center for PTSD
Women Veterans Health Care: Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This page provides answers to questions about health care for women veterans
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Women Staying Healthy
(Separate Website)
Practical tips and things to look for concerning the health of women
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
Military Sexual Trauma Program
(Separate Website)
Military Sexual Trauma Program
By: U. S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
Women's Trauma Recovery Program (WTRP)
(Separate Website)
The WTRP serves women of all eras and has expanded its treatment program to include war-zone related stress, as well as MST (Military Sexual Trauma) related to sexual assault while serving in the military
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Children of Women Vietnam Veterans Monthly Monetary Allowance
(Separate Website)
Who Is Eligible For The Children Of Women Vietnam Veterans Monthly Allowance?
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Application for benefits for certain children with disabilities born of Vietnam and certain Korean area service veterans
(Separate Website)
New Services for Family Caregivers of Post-9/11 Veterans
(Separate Website)
Additional VA services are now available to seriously injured post-9/11 Veterans and their Family Caregivers through a new program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. VA is now accepting applications for these services.
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Application for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program
(Separate Website)
Application for Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Program
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Agent Orange - Herbicide Exposure
(Separate Website)
From the VA, information regarding agent and herbicide exposure
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Chemical and Biological Warfare Testing
(Separate Website)
The Department of Defense (DoD) conducted certain chemical and biological warfare testing in support of Project 112 and Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense (SHAD). During testing, biological and chemical warfare agents, simulants, tracers, and decontaminates were used
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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The Spina Bifida Health Care Program
(Separate Website)
The Spina Bifida Health Care Program is a federal health benefit program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Vietnam veterans' birth children who have been diagnosed with spina bifida
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Compensated Work Therapy
(Separate Website)
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability Compensation for Sexual or Personal Trauma
(Separate Website)
If a veteran suffers from the effects of trauma in military service, VA may be able to help them
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA patient and nursing home residents rights and responsibilities
(Separate Website)
Your basic rights and responsibilities as a patient or resident of a VA medical facility/nursing home are outlined in this document
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
National HIV/AIDS Program
(Separate Website)
Information and educational resources regarding HIV and AIDS
By: U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors
(Separate Website)
Military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security
By: Social Security Administration
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A Self-Help Guide for Gulf War Illness
(Separate Website)
Self-Help Guide for Gulf War Veterans
By: The National Gulf War Resource Center, Inc
"Presumptive" Disability Benefits for Certain Groups of Veterans
(Separate Website)
The VA presumes that specific disabilities diagnosed in certain veterans were caused by their military service. This link outlines that presumption.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Find out if you qualify for the New York Prescription Saver (NYPS) Card
NYPS is a free prescription discount card that will help people who are under age 65 so are too young for EPIC save on the cost of prescription drugs.
By: Selfhelp Community Services, Inc.
Beneficiary Travel Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(Separate Website)
VA has authority to provide eligible beneficiaries reimbursement for mileage, special mode of transportation (when medically justified by a VA health care provider), and in certain circumstances, taxi or hired car
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Benefits
(Separate Website)
This webpage provides information about benefits that are available to veterans and their families.
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
(Separate Website)
2010 booklet that provides the official summary of benefits available to veterans and their dependents
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
These fact sheets provide basic information on VA benefit programs by category
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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A-Z Benefit Information Index
(Separate Website)
Short encyclopedia of Veterans' benefits and terms
By: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
Service Members & Veterans Resource Guide - distributed by the New York State Attorney General's office.
By: New York State Attorney General's Office
The New York City Veteran's Legal Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
This guide provides eligible low income veterans with a list of resources throughout New York City ranging from legal service providers to social service organizations.
By: City Bar Justice Center - Veterans' Assistance Project
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