How Do You Qualify For Veterans Medical Benefits?
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs provides a standard, comprehensive health care plan to all those veterans enrolled in the program. All veterans in active military service are eligible. Other special groups may also qualify for limited medical benefits under this program. Serve in the military under one of the following branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or Merchant Marines during WWII. This is based on active military service. Receive an honorable discharge from one of the branches listed in step one. Persons receiving a dishonorable discharge are not eligible. Be a member of the Reserve or National Guard and called to active duty by an Executive Order. This includes medical benefits, hospital care and nursing home care for up to two years for those Reservists and National Guard members on active duty in a theater of combat operation. Provide service in a military-related field that has been certified by the Secretary of Defense and be issued a disch
