Lebanon VA Medical Center

Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn

The Lebanon VA Medical Center is committed to our troops from Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn and ensuring that they have the health care and benefits they need. We can also provide priority health care and benefits assistance even if you are on active duty or an activated member of the National Guard or Reserve.

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View Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements.              VA Health Care for Returning Combat Veterans Brochure

Veterans of current and recent military operations seeking medical care and benefits information should contact: 

	Katie Reesor, LCSW OEF/OIF/OND Program Manager toll free: 1(800) 409-8771, ext. 5954 or (717) 228-5954		Ed Harmon, RN OEF/OIF/OND Case Manager (717) 272-6621, ext. 5596
	Lori Warne, MSW, LCSW OEF/OIF/OND Case Manager (717) 272-6621, ext. 4774		Jessica Lightner,MSW OEF/OIF/OND Case Manager (717) 272-6621, ext. 5694
	Paul Doane, AW2 Advocate U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (717) 272-6621, ext. 4804 stephen.lew@va.gov		Maria Williams Transition Patient Advocate (215) 796-2190
	Tina Leininger Program Support Assistant (717) 272-6621, ext. 4565		Steve L. Wilson Transition Patient Advocate (215) 796-2285

Yellow Ribbon Program

More than 1,100 colleges, universities and schools across the country have entered into "Yellow Ribbon" program agreements with VA to expand financial aid for Veterans participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Yellow Ribbon program funds education expenses and allows every eligible Veteran, service member, reservist and National Guard member an opportunity to receive an in-state, undergraduate education at a public institution at no cost (View list of participating schools).

For More Information

Visit the Department of Veterans Affairs Seamless Transition web site for details about benefits and services for transitioning Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn veterans.

Enrollment and Eligibility

As a recently discharged Veteran, it is very important to note that:

• You have five years from your date of discharge to receive free health care for any condition that may be related to combat service.
• After the five years, a co-payment status will depend on whether your illness or injury is found to be service-connected.

There are several ways you may enroll for care:

• Either by coming to a VA Medical Center or Community Based clinic near you
• By using the 10-10EZ online enrollment form
• By mailing or faxing the completed 10-10EZ form to the nearest Medical Center or clinic

Veterans are eligible if:

• You served on active duty in a theater of combat operations during a period of war after the Gulf War or in combat against a "hostile" force during a period of hostilities after November 11, 1998.
• Have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
• If you were ordered to active duty by a federal declaration, served the full period of which you were called or ordered to active duty, and have separated from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions.

Coverage:

This benefit covers all illnesses and injuries, except those clearly unrelated to military service, free of charge for a period of five years from the date of discharge. Co-payments may be charged for treatment of non-combat related conditions (common cold, injuries from accidents that occurred after discharge or disorders that existed before joining the military).

Recently discharged veterans who served on active duty 90 days or more and who apply for VA dental care within 180 days of separation from active duty, may receive a one-time dental treatment if their certificate of discharge does not indicate that they received necessary dental care within the 90-day period prior to discharge.

Active Duty and TRICARE:

VA Medical Centers will work with the Department of Defense and TRICARE to treat active duty military personnel who are on medical hold or convalescent leave.

Additional Related Links:

• VHA Benefits and Services 

• VA Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment 

• National Center for PTSD 

• VA Polytrauma site