United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA MidSouth Healthcare Network

Returning Combat Veterans

Learn more about recent changes in benefits & eligibility!

 

VA MidSouth Healthcare Network (VISN 9) is grateful to the men and women who risk their lives to fight terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and many other places around the world.

VISN 9 is honored to serve our nation's veterans and offer a wide range of health care services for returning combat veterans.

If you are a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom and live near a VISN 9 medical center, please visit the VA nearest you and enroll for health care.

VISN 9 has designated points of contact for veterans at each facility to help you with the application process.

Huntington, WV
Michele Michael
(304) 429-6741, ext. 3845
Lexington, KY
Barbara M. Slater, RN
(859) 233-4511, ext. 4273
Louisville, KY
Crystal Woodard, LCSW
(502) 287-6196
Memphis, TN
Nancy Withers
(901) 577-7319
Mountain Home, TN
Melea Hunter, CMSW
(423) 926-1171, ext. 7291
Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN
Tonia Hardyway, LCSW
(615) 327-4751, ext. 7885

 

VISN 9 is proud to assist in the health care needs of our veterans.

 


Related Links

VISN 9 Polytrauma Network Site
Combat Veterans Information
Benefits Fact Sheets
Copayments and Charges
Coverage of Healthcare Services
DoD Deployment Health & Family Readiness Library*
Eligibility & Enrollment
Enrollment Priorities
Request Military Records*
Survivor Benefits
VA Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom Site
VHA Benefits & Services

Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been a consequence for veterans of all conflicts, including Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Symptoms may include flashbacks, sleep disorders, depression, feelings of isolation or anger, feeling numb, or being preoccupied with the war experience. Please contact your local medical center if you feel you are experiencing symptoms of PTSD.

  National Center for PTSD