United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System

OEF/OIF/OND Services

Welcome Home OEF/OIF/OND Veterans! Thank you for your service.

soldier with weapon in front of US flag - Operations Enduring/Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn


The Department of Veterans Affairs has worked with the Department of Defense (DoD) to make your transition from military life to civilian life as easy as possible. The staff, volunteers, and stakeholders at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System are committed to providing you with the health care you need and deserve.

Returning Service Members

Enrollment and Eligibility
Combat veterans receive an exemption from copays (regardless of income level) for conditions possibly related to combat military service during the five year post discharge period. After the two years you may be responsible for a copay but this depends on whether your illness or injury is found to be service-connected. All veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System. To begin the process, please complete an Application for Health Care Benefits. Please feel free to contact our Eligibility Office at (727) 398-6661 or the OEF/OIF/OND Program Office at the contact numbers in the right column.

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255 (TALK)

Helpful VA Links Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Useful Resources
OEF/OIF/OND Services
   Helpful VA Links 
   Points of Contact 
   Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 
   Useful Resources 

 

 

Bridget Y. Smith, LCSW
OEF/OIF/OND
Program Manager
Phone: (727) 398-6661
ext. 7541

 

Fred Liggett
OEF/OIF/OND Transitional
Patient Advocate
Phone: (727) 398-6661
ext. 5893