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Benefits & ServicesOverview

VA

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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

VeteransHealth

Adm inistration(VHA)

VeteransBenefits

Adm inistration(VBA)

NationalCem etery

Adm inistration(NCA)

Departm ent ofVeterans Affairs

(VA)

2Vet Center is a part of the VHA

Veterans of Operations Enduring & Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn

VA provides enhanced enrollment opportunity and five years of cost-free health care to veterans who served in a theater

of combat operations, for any injury or illness associated with

this service.

VA provides enhanced enrollment opportunity and five years of cost-free health care to veterans who served in a theater

of combat operations, for any injury or illness associated with

this service.

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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

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

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Cost free one time treatment of dental conditions for recently separated veterans whoserved for 90 days or more, apply within 180 days of separation, andDD214 does not indicate necessary dental

care was provided within 90 days of release or discharge

Dental Care

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Medical Benefits 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

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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

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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 Referral8

Compensation Education Vocational Rehabilitation &

Employment Life Insurance Home Loan Guaranty

For Benefits information: 1-800-827-1000 www.va.gov

VA Benefit Programs

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Help Your Buddy

VA’s National Crisis Hotline Resource

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

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National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7)(Beginning March 1, 2010)

Purpose:a.Provide homeless/at-risk Veterans with timely and coordinated

access to VA services, and b.Provide information to concerned individuals in the

community about programs available to serve homeless Veterans.

1-877-4AID VET or 1-877-424-383812

VISN 10 Contacts

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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

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VISN 10 ContactsCanton Vet Center, Team leader: Patrick Smith330-454-3120

Cincinnati Vet Center, Team Leader: Chadwick Watiker513-763-3500

Cleveland East Side, Team Leader : Vivian Vassar216-932-8471

Cleveland West Side, Team Leader : William Rawlings440-845-5023

Columbus Vet Center, Team Leader : Mark Madry614-257- 5550

Dayton Vet Center, Team, Leader : David Roby937-461-9150

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VISN 10 ContactsVeterans Benefits Service Center1-800-827-1000

Regional Loan Center1-800-729-5772

Vocational Rehabilitation & Counseling216-522-3535

GI Bill1-888-442-4551 or 1-888-GIBILL-1

www.va.gov

Questions?

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