Veterans Information

Effective Jan. 28, 2008, combat veterans discharged from active

duty on or after Jan. 28, 2003, are eligible for enhanced enrollment

placement into Priority Group 6 (unless eligible for higher enrollment

Priority Group placement) for five-years post discharge.

Veterans with combat service after Nov. 11, 1998, who were discharged

from active duty before Jan. 28, 2003, and who apply for

enrollment on or after Jan. 28, 2008, are eligible for this enhanced

enrollment benefit through Jan. 27, 2011. During this period of

enhanced enrollment benefits, these veterans receive VA care and

medications at no cost for any condition that may be related to their

combat service.

Veterans who enroll with VA under this “Combat Veteran” authority

will retain enrollment eligibility even after their five-year post discharge

period ends. At the end of their post discharge period, VA will

reassess the Veteran’s information (including all applicable eligibility

factors) and make a new enrollment decision. For additional information,

call 1-877-222-VETS (8387).

Effective Jan. 28, 2008, combat veterans discharged from active

duty on or after Jan. 28, 2003, are eligible for enhanced enrollment

placement into Priority Group 6 (unless eligible for higher enrollment

Priority Group placement) for five-years post discharge.

Veterans with combat service after Nov. 11, 1998, who were discharged

from active duty before Jan. 28, 2003, and who apply for

enrollment on or after Jan. 28, 2008, are eligible for this enhanced

enrollment benefit through Jan. 27, 2011. During this period of

enhanced enrollment benefits, these veterans receive VA care and

medications at no cost for any condition that may be related to their

combat service.

Veterans who enroll with VA under this “Combat Veteran” authority

will retain enrollment eligibility even after their five-year post discharge

period ends. At the end of their post discharge period, VA will

reassess the Veteran’s information...