Any veteran is eligible to enroll at any time at a VA Medical facility. Former POW s are recognized as a special group and will be placed in one of the priority groups established by Congress. Veterans who were POW s for 90 days or more may receive complete dental care. For those with less that 90 days the veteran should check with the nearest VA facility. Former POW s are eligible for any prosthetic item including eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Some disabilities are presumptive.