United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Syracuse VA Medical Center

Returning Combat Veterans

Welcome Home!

We value your service and sacrifice.

Syracuse VA Medical Center is committed to supporting our returning troops from Operations Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation New Dawn (OND) to make sure they have the health care and benefits they need.

It is very important to note that you have five years from your date of discharge to receive free health care for any condition that may be related to combat service. After the five years, a co-payment status will depend on whether your illness or injury is found to be service-connected.

To enroll in VA health care:
  • Fill out the 10-10EZ online enrollment form
  • or mail the completed 10-10EZ form to:

    Lauren Love-Dubeau, LCSW-R
    OEF/OIF Program Manager
    Phone: (315) 425-3481

    Syracuse VA Medical Center
    800 Irving Avenue
    Syracuse, NY 13210
For Eligibility or Enrollment Questions Call Toll-Free
1-888-823-9656


Resources
blue arrowProgram Managers for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
blue arrowTransition Patient Advocates for Returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
blue arrowVISN 2 Polytrauma Center
Combat Veterans Information
Directory of Resources for Veterans in Upstate New York, New York Harbor and New Jersey
National Resource Directory *
Force Health Protection & Readiness **
Request Military Records **
VA OEF/OIF Program National Web site
Transitioning from the Military to VA Health Care
Survivor Benefits **
TRICARE **
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Veteran Chat Line **
U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2)*

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
VISN 2 PTSD Program
National Center for PTSD

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