United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Boston Healthcare System

Returning Service Members (OEF/OIF)

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Welcome home!

We value your service and sacrifice to your country.

Boston VA Healthcare System is committed to providing the high quality healthcare and benefits that our returning troops of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) need and deserve.

To enroll in VA Healthcare

• Visit your nearest VA Medical Center or Community Based Outpatient clinic.
• Fill out the 10-10EZ application online or in person. 
• Please bring a copy of your DD214 (member 4) with you when you first visit us.

It is very important to note that you have five years from your discharge date to receive free healthcare for any condition that may be related to your deployment. After the five-year window, a co-payment may apply, based on your income and if the condition is found to be service-connected. 

How we can help

We have an OEF/OIF Team to work with service members and veterans as they transition their care. If you have served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF), please contact us.

Someone is available to assist you during regular business hours at 1-800-865-3384 ext. 46780 (or direct line 1-857-364-6780).

Meet our team:

Mel Tapper, Ph.D., LICSW

 

 

Mel Tapper, Ph.D., LICSW, OEF/OIF Program Manager


Paul Moitoso
Deputy Program Manager


Kim Bartell, Social Work Case MGR.

Melanie Nott, MSW
Melanie Nott, MSW, OEF/OIF
social work case manager

 
Steve Shepard
Transition Patient Advocate

 

 
Barabara Vidacs
Nurse Case Manager


If you are having difficulties readjusting to civilian life, help is available at the Center for Returning Veterans.


Reading materials for help with readjustment to life at home:

A guide for military personnel

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A guide for families of military members


VA Boston links:

Related Links:

Newsletters

Mass.gov website for Department of Veterans' Services*

*Link will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs Website.