Apply for VA Health Care in West Virginia

Comprehensive, high-quality health care across West Virginia and the region.

Veterans, our VA health care system offers you:

Primary and preventive care; treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure, and PTSD; and coverage for hearing aids, orthopedics, mental health care, surgery, rehabilitation, and services for women Veterans.
Four VA medical centers, 16 outpatient clinics, and rural mobile unit.
Outstanding care teams — doctors, nurses, specialists, surgeons, lab teams, clinicians, social workers, pharmacists and many others.
Plus, services designed to meet Veterans' unique needs.

All at little to no cost. And — you can keep your health insurance!

Comprehensive, high-quality health care across West Virginia and the region.

Veterans, our VA health care system offers you:

Primary and preventive care; treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure, and PTSD; and coverage for hearing aids, orthopedics, mental health care, surgery, rehabilitation, and services for women Veterans.
Four VA medical centers, 16 outpatient clinics, and rural mobile unit.
Outstanding care teams — doctors, nurses, specialists, surgeons, lab teams, clinicians, social workers, pharmacists and many others.
Plus, services designed to meet Veterans' unique needs.

All at little to no cost. And — you can keep your health insurance!

West Virginia Health Care Network

In the West Virginia VA Health Care Network, you'll find:

Four major VA medical centers
16 outpatient clinics
Three community living centers

West Virginia is part of the VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN5), which serves Veterans across West Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and portions of Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Choose from 4 Easy Ways to Apply:

Online

Fill out your VA form 10-10EZ online.

Applying online is easy, and you can call the va.gov help desk if you need it. See below for information you'll need.

By Phone

Call 304-313-4072 to apply for benefits or update your status easily by phone.

8 AM to 8 PM, Monday - Friday, ET. A VA representative will send the completed form to you for verification and signature.

In Person

Visit a VA medical center or outpatient clinic near you to apply or to update your information.

Please bring your DD-214 discharge papers. You can search all VHA locations here.

By Mail

Print VA form 10-10EZ (PDF – 1.04 MB) or call to have it mailed to you.

Complete, sign, and send to:
Health Eligibility Center
2957 Clairmont Road, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30329-1647

What information will you need?

Having the right documents can speed up your application. To apply, have your most recent tax return, Social Security numbers for yourself and dependents, account numbers of any current health insurance and proof of discharge papers (such as your DD-214). More info is available at va.gov.

Don't miss out on benefits you've earned.

You can apply if you're a Veteran with a general or honorable discharge; or a Reservist or National Guard member who's completed the full call-up period. No matter when you served, whether you have coverage or need it, apply today!

Tony

Working/Marine Vet

Tony served two combat tours for the Marines and has been out of the service for six years. He works part-time and is not eligible for health insurance through his employer. He applies and qualifies for VA comprehensive health care.

Maria

Student/Navy Vet

Maria served four years in the Navy. She’s using her Post-9/11 GI Benefits to earn her degree. She applies for and is enrolled in VA health care, which includes comprehensive women’s health services at her local VA medical center — without paying health care premiums.

Jim

Retired/Vietnam Vet

Jim is a Vietnam-era Veteran and served in combat overseas. He’s also enrolled in Medicare. As a retiree, his income has changed. Jim updates his status with VA and qualifies for low-cost VA health care, in addition to Medicare.