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Benefits & Services Overview

VA. Benefits & Services Overview. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Vet Center is a part of the VHA. Veterans of Operations Enduring & Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn.

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Benefits & Services Overview

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  1. VA Benefits & Services Overview

  2. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) • Vet Center is a part of the VHA

  3. Veterans of Operations Enduring & Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn VA provides enhanced enrollment opportunity andfive years of cost-free health careto veterans who served in a theater of combat operations, for any injury or illness associated with this service.

  4. Non-Service Related Issues • Veterans Who Experience Non-Service related Illness/Injuries Post Deployment may be charged a co-pay at VA for treatment of these conditions i.e.: flu, colds, auto accident

  5. Dental Care • ` • Cost free one time treatment of dental conditions for recently separated veterans who • served for 90 days or more, • apply within 180 days of separation, and • DD214 does not indicate necessary dental care was provided within 90 days of release or discharge

  6. MedicalBenefits Plan • Screening exams for: Depression, Substance Abuse, PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma, TBI • Preventive Care Services • Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment • Prescription Services • Women’s Health Program • Returning Veteran Web page: www.oefoif.va.gov

  7. Application Process • Identify VA medical center for visit to primary care • Complete VA Form 10-10EZ • Submit 10-10EZ to VA Staff today • Additional Questions: • Call 1-877-222-VETS (8387) or • Visit www.va.gov

  8. Vet Center1-866-644-5371 Individual Counseling Group Counseling Military Sexual Trauma Counseling Marital/Family Counseling Bereavement Counseling Drug and Alcohol Referral Liaison with VA & Community Resources Benefits Assistance Referral Community Education and Career Referral

  9. VA Benefit Programs • Compensation • Education • Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment • Life Insurance • Home Loan Guaranty • For Benefits information: • 1-800-827-1000 • www.va.gov

  10. Help Your Buddy VA’s National Crisis Hotline Resource 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  11. National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7)(Beginning March 1, 2010) • Purpose: • Provide homeless/at-risk Veterans with timely and coordinated access to VA services, and • Provide information to concerned individuals in the community about programs available to serve homeless Veterans. • 1-877-4AID VET or 1-877-424-3838

  12. VISN 10 Contacts Chillicothe VA OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager: Deborah Crabtree 740-773-1141 x6075 Cincinnati VA OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager: Karen Cutright 513-861-3100 x5187 Cleveland VA OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager: Patricia Hall 216-739-7000 x1109 Columbus VA OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager: Theresa McCarty 614-257-5610 Dayton VA OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager: William Wall 937-268-6511 x2893

  13. VISN 10 Contacts Canton Vet Center, Team leader: Patrick Smith 330-454-3120 Cincinnati Vet Center, Team Leader: Chadwick Watiker 513-763-3500 Cleveland East Side, Team Leader : Vivian Vassar 216-932-8471 Cleveland West Side, Team Leader : William Rawlings 440-845-5023 Columbus Vet Center, Team Leader : Mark Madry 614-257- 5550 Dayton Vet Center, Team, Leader : David Roby 937-461-9150

  14. VISN 10 Contacts Veterans Benefits Service Center 1-800-827-1000 Regional Loan Center 1-800-729-5772 Vocational Rehabilitation & Counseling 216-522-3535 GI Bill 1-888-442-4551 or 1-888-GIBILL-1 www.va.gov

  15. Questions?

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