VA North Texas Health Care System

What Returning Combat Veterans Should Know
To all returning combat Veterans from OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom), OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom), OND (Operation New Dawn) and many other places around the world, we value your service to this great Nation and appreciate your sacrifice. VA North Texas Health Care System is committed to ensuring you receive the health care benefits you need and deserve. Don't hesitate to call on us for support.

What Returning Combat Veterans Are Eligible For
Our mission is to provide continuity and improved coordination of health care and benefits for seriously injured or ill service members returning from combat operations as they transition from Department of Defense to VA. Returning combat Veterans are eligible for:

• Transition assistance and case management services
• Cost free care, including medications for conditions potentially related to combat service for up to five (5) years following discharge or release from active duty
• Enrollment into Priority Group 6, if not otherwise qualified for a higher enrollment priority group assignment
• Full access to VA’s medical benefits package
• Potential eligibility for dental care within 180 days of discharge from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable from a period of service not less than 90 days (if not previously evaluated and treated within 90 days of discharge from the military).

What Returning Combat Veterans Need to Do
First thing is become a patient at VA North Texas Health Care System. To begin the process, complete an Application for Health Care Benefits. You can submit the form online, print the form and mail it, fax it or bring it to one of the facilities listed below. Once your application is completely processed, you can begin accessing health care services.

Where Returning Combat Veterans Can Go
In-person registration is available for all returning combat Veterans at the admissions and enrollment areas at any one of the following facilities:

How VA North Texas Health Care System Can Help
We have a dedicated staff who works to make sure all Veterans, including those returning from combat, receive quality and compassionate care in a timely manner. We have designated points of contact to assist you every step of the way in obtaining health care services.

Who Returning Combat Veterans Can Call
Below is a list of contacts to answer questions or address any concerns you may have.

How to Reach Mental Health
Dallas (214) 857-0853
Bonham (903) 583-6241
Fort Worth (817) 730-0136

Related Links

• DVA Site for Returning Service Members
• Veterans Health Care Benefits and Services
• Eligibility & Enrollment
• National Center for PTSD
• VA Polytrauma Site

• Post-9/11 GI Bill (Video)

Veterans Crisis Line for veterans to call and speak with someone-
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
OR
If in immediate crisis, CALL 911 OR go to the nearest emergency care center.

Additional Resources

• Enroll/Apply for VA Health Benefits (10-10EZ)
• Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
• Veterans On-line Application (VONAPP)
• My HealtheVet
• Center for Women Veterans
• Military Family Program - Wounded Warrior
• U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program
• Navy Safe Harbor Program
• Military ONESOURCE
• Fallen Patriot Fund
• Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
• Fisher House
• United We Serve - Military Retreats
• Soldiers' Angels
• Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities 
• Operation Healthy Reunions (for Collin, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt Counties) 
• Operation Health Reunions (for Johnson, Parker, Wise, Hood and Tarrant Counties)

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