Returning Combat Veterans

Have you recently returned from military service? Now is the time to take advantage of benefits for Veterans of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and Operation NEW DAWN (OEF/OIF/OND).

VA Health Care Eligibility

Honorably discharged Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Reserve and National Guard, who served in OEF, OIF or OND, are eligible for five years of free health care (from the date of separation from active duty) for conditions you believe are related to your military service. This health care is provided regardless of your income or eligibility status.

Note: To be eligible for dental care, your DD-214 must be annotated that you did not receive your final dental care while on active duty. You have 180 days from your discharge date to enroll in the VA Healthcare System to receive dental care.

For information or questions regarding VA Healthcare Eligibility, please contact:

Philadelphia VAMC Eligibility Office:
215.823.6000
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

OEF/OIF/OND Contacts:

Polytrauma Program

Philadelphia VA Medical Center established its Polytrauma Team as part of its designation as a Polytrauma Network Site. This Network Site provides a high level of expert care, a full range of clinical and ancillary resources, and it serves as a resource to other facilities within the network. The facility coordinates the care and level of services required to meet the needs of returning veterans and ensures that patients have access to the same high level of care across the network. Find out more information about the Polytrauma program. 

VA Benefits

To file a disability claim or to get more information about other VA benefits, please call: 1-800-827-1000 or go to: Veterans Benefits Administration

Polytrauma Program

Philadelphia VA Medical Center established its Polytrauma Team as part of its designation as a Polytrauma Network Site. This Network Site provides a high level of expert care, a full range of clinical and ancillary resources, and it serves as a resource to other facilities within the network. The facility coordinates the care and level of services required to meet the needs of returning veterans and ensures that patients have access to the same high level of care across the network. Find out more information about the Polytrauma program. 

VA Benefits

To file a disability claim or to get more information about other VA benefits, please call: 1-800-827-1000 or go to: Veterans Benefits Administration