Program Description
The program covers most healthcare services and supplies that are
medically or psychologically necessary for the treatment of conditions
related to spina bifida. VA can also
reimburse expenses for travel to and from your doctor or health care
facility. Some services require
specific advance approval or preauthorization.
General Program Requirements
If you have any form of Spina
Bifida (other than spina bifida occulta) and your father or mother served in
Vietnam or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone, VA may be able to pay for
some of your health care. Your birth
father or mother must have—
- Served in
Vietnam during the period from January 9, 1962, through May 7, 1975,
OR
-
Served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) during the period from
September 1, 1967, through August 31, 1971;
and
have been exposed to herbicides.
VA
has no requirements regarding the character of the parent’s discharge or the
length of his or her service.
Application Process For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To apply, you must complete VA Form 21-0304. You
can download the form at:
http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/21-0304.pdf
When you’ve completed the form, send it to:
VA Regional Office Veterans Service
Center (339/21) Box 25126 Denver, CO
80225
You can call us Monday through Friday from 8:05 AM to 6:45 PM
Eastern Time at:
1-888-820-1756
You can also fax us at:
1-303-331-7807
You can email us at:
spina.inq@med.va.gov
Detailed program information, including a program handbook,
brochures, and facts sheets, is available for review or download
at:
http://www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/spina/spina.asp
Managing Agency
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
http://www1.va.gov/health
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