United States Department of Veterans Affairs
VA NY/NJ Veterans Healthcare Network

Returning Veterans of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom & New Dawn

Caring for a Veteran? Call VA's Caregiver Support line for help toll-free at 1-855-260-3274. Monday through Friday from 8am to 11pm and Saturdays from 10:30am to 6pm Eastern Standard Time.

Welcome Home! We Appreciate Your Service to America!
We value your service during Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND). We understand and appreciate your sacrifice and the sacrifice of your families who also serve. Now it's our turn to serve YOU!

You have 5 years from your date of discharge to receive free health care for any condition that may be related to combat service. Whether or not you choose to use VA health care after separation, you must enroll with VA within 5 years to get health care benefits later on. After the 5 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:
Cathy Abshire, M.Ed., Network OEF/OIF/OND Program Coordinator Network Office
Cathy Abshire, M.Ed.
Network OEF/OIF/OND Program Coordinator
631-261-4400 x7227 		Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Families

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Points of Contact for Returning Veterans

New York
• Castle Point
• Bronx
• Brooklyn
• Manhattan
• Montrose
• Northport, Long Island
• St. Albans, Queens

New Jersey
• East Orange
• Lyons