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Once home, recent Iraq and Afghan veterans have ready access to VA health care, which is free of charge for five years following separation for any health problem possibly related to wartime service. In Arkansas, more than 5,300 active duty service members and veterans of the Global War on Terror sought VA health care in 2008. Many veterans from the conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan have visited VA counseling centers. These community-based Vet Centers serve as an important resource for veterans who, once home, often seek out fellow veterans for advice or help transitioning back to civilian life.
What You Are Entitled To:
The VA has established guidelines for your care. Please visit the VA's OEF/OIF Program and ensure you take full advantage of the services offered. You are eligible to receive enchanced VA health care benefits for 5 years following your military separation date. Whether or not you choose to use VA health care after separation, you must enroll with VA within 5 years to get health care benefits later on.
View the Federal Benefits and State Benefits available to you. Some of these benefits include education, home loans, veterans preferred employment, claims assistance and license plates.
See our Veterans Benefits Guide for additional information. The DoD has guides that provide Transition Assistance and Quick Reference. Please remember, you can always visit your local County Veterans Service Officer for assistance.
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OEF/OIF Program Staff |
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| Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital 4300 West 7th St. Little Rock, AR 72205-5484 |
OEF/OIF Program MANAGER: Nakia Williams (501) 257-6706 TOLL-FREE: 1-800-224-8387 Office 1A130 (Red Atrium) |
PATIENT TRANSITION ADVOCATE: Leotis Nichols (501) 257-5414 Office 1A129 (Red Atrium) |
| Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks 1100 N. College Avenue Fayetteville, AR 72703 |
OEF/OIF Program MANAGER: Lisa Watroba-Brown (479) 443-4301 ext. 4123 TOLL-FREE: 1-800-691-8387 ext. 5014 |
PATIENT TRANSITION ADVOCATE: John Bennett AR (479) 443-4301 ext. 4123 OK (918) 348-8675 |
| Memphis VA Medical Center 1030 Jefferson Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 |
PATIENT TRANSITION ADVOCATE: Patrick Kennedy (901) 523-8990 ext. 5543 |
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| Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 E. Stoner Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 |
PATIENT TRANSITION ADVOCATE: |
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| John J. Pershing VA Medical Center 1500 N. Westwood Blvd. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 |
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