Program Description
The program covers most healthcare services and supplies that are
medically or psychologically necessary for the treatment of conditions
related to the covered birth defect.
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 a birth defect and your mother served in Vietnam, VA
may be able to pay for some of your health care.
Your birth mother must have served in Vietnam during the
period from February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975.
VA has no requirements regarding the character of the
mother’s discharge or the length of her service.
Eligibility rules with respect to the birth defect itself
are somewhat complex. Some kinds of birth defects automatically qualify;
some have to be studied case-by-case; some are not covered by the law.
If you have any birth defect, we urge
you to apply and let us determine whether you’re eligible.
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:
cwvv.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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