2007-12-21 10:22:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Veterans are only admitted or treated at military hospitals when the VA has determined that the care is not available within a reasonable distance of your residence at their facilities. In such a case you would be treated as a "VAB" (Veterans' Affairs Beneficiary) and the military hospital would bill the VA for your care under an inter-agency rate to recover the cost of your treatment.
2007-12-21 11:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vets if approved for veteran health care benefits go the VA hospitals and clinics for medical treatment. They may be approved for service at other military medical facilities on a space "A". Not all vets are eligible for medical care and need to apply for it each year. It is based on income levels and overall need. Disabled Vets can be treated for service related injuries as well.
2007-12-21 12:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As above and very correct; military hospitals are for active duty, retirees and families plus reserves while on active duty or drill days. A veteran can use VA facilities on a space available basis or if it service connected that is required to be provided but veterans cannot use military hospitals.
2007-12-21 10:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by GunnyC 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Vets can use VA medical facilities on a space available basis unless the problem is directly related to military service. If the problem is service related then the vet has a right to treatment from the VA.
Unless the person is actually retired from the military he/she cannot use military treatment facilities.
2007-12-21 10:29:37 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dito...to what was said before
2007-12-21 10:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by kevin c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋