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Attention Returning Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) Veterans

Welcome Home!

We value your service and sacrifice.

VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York is committed to supporting our returning troops from Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) to make sure they have the health care and benefits they need.

Each medical center and benefits office has program managers to work with service members and veterans from Operations Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

It is very important to note that you have five years from your date of discharge to receive free health care for any condition that may be related to combat service. After the five years, a co-payment status will depend on whether your illness or injury is found to be service-connected.

To enroll in VA health care:

Visit your nearest VA Medical Center or Community Based Clinic nearest you
Fill out the 10-10EZ online enrollment form
or by mail or fax the completed 10-10EZ form to the nearest Medical Center or Clinic.

For Eligibility or Enrollment Questions Call Toll-Free

1-888-823-9656

Questions about eligibility and benefits may also be submitted through our
Virtual Help Desk online form.

Latest Update
This video pre-dates the
Combat Veteran Eligibility from
2 years to 5 years.

Resources
	Program Managers for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
	Transition Patient Advocates for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
	VISN 2 Polytrauma Center
	Combat Veterans Information
	Dental Benefits
	Directory of Resources for Veterans in Upstate New York, New York Harbor and New Jersey
	National Resource Directory *
	DoD Deployment Health & Family Readiness Library **
	Request Military Records **
	VA OEF/OIF Program National Web site
	Transitioning from the Military to VA Health Care
	Survivor Benefits **
	TRICARE **
	National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Veteran Chat Line **

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

VISN 2 PTSD Program

National Center for PTSD

Veteran Services

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