You can receive free VA health care for up to 5 years after discharge or release for any condition related to your service in Operation Enduring Freedom OEF in Afghanistan or Operation Iraqi Freedom OIF or Operation New Dawn OND in Iraq .
I am interested in applying for benefits
If you wait to apply for VA health care until after your enhanced eligibility period ends
yes
we ll base your eligibility on factors such as your income and VA disability rating
I'd like to know on what are the conditions under the VA health care before I can be eligible for the benefits?
you must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which you were called to active duty , unless any of the descriptions below are true for you . This minimum duty requirement may not apply if any of these are true .
Can I get VA health care benefits?
You may be able to get VA health care benefits if you served in the active military , naval , or air service and didn t receive a dishonorable discharge .
What if I need help filling out my application?