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

Orlando VA Medical Center

Returning Combat Veterans

Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom
Welcome Home all returning combat veterans.

The Orlando VAMC is grateful to the men and women who risk their lives to fight terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and many other places around the world. We value your service, sacrifice and the dedication given in support of our country and our cherished freedom.

Transition assistance and case management services are offered to returning veterans with the mission to ensure continuity and improved coordination of health care and benefits for seriously injured or ill service members returning from theaters of combat operations as they transition from DoD to VA Healthcare System.

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 or the OEF/OIF Program Office at the contact numbers in the right column.

 

What are combat veterans eligible for?

  • Cost free care, including medications, for conditions potentially related to their combat service for up to 5 years following their discharge or release from active duty.
  • Enrollment into Enrollment Priority Group 6, if not otherwise qualified for a higher enrollment priority group assignment.
  • Full access to VA's medical benefits package
  • Potential eligibility for dental care within 180 days of discharge (if not previously evaluated and treated within 90 days of discharge from the military) from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable from a period of service not less than 90 days.

The following links will take you outside the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.
Military Family Program
U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program
Navy Safe Harbor Program
Injured Marine Semper Fi Funds
Military ONESOURCE
Fallen Patriot Funds
Fisher House
United We Serve- Military Retreats
Soldiers' Angels
VFW Unmet Needs Program

OEF OIF Veterans   We Care About You

VA Seamless Transition
Eligibility & Enrollment
National Center for PTSD
VA Polytrauma Site
Tampa Polytrauma Rehab Center

Readjustment Counseling
 Vet Center Orlando
 Vet Center Melbourne

 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
for veterans to call and speak with someone
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
If in immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency care center.
Suicide Warning Signs

Orlando OEF/ OIF Contacts

Fanita Jackson-Norman, LCSW
Program Manager
Office: 321-397-6272
Cell: 407-758-8549

Tracey-Lee Baker
Transition Patient Advocate
Office: 321-397-6192
Fax: 321-397-6221
Bldg. 500  Room: 1801B


Joel Torres , CMSW
OIF/OEF Case Manager
Green Team
407-599-1599 ext 1057

Related VA Links
VHA Benefits & Services
Veteran Service Organizations
Women Veterans
My HealtheVet
Enroll/Apply for VA Health Benefits (10-10EZ)
Veterans On-Line Application(VONAPP)
Gulf War Veterans' Illness