A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

Article Title: A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

Article Excerpt: "he’s infuriated that he still can’t get his Veterans Affairs health insurance to correct the problem. ...Williams’ dental problems stem from an injury he suffered in 2006 during a roadside bomb attack in Ramadi, Iraq. The blast threw him face-first into his weapon mount, cracking the upper bones in his mouth. But despite what would seem to be an obvious service-connected injury, Williams has..."

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VA Health Care Benefits

Article Title: VA Health Care Benefits

Snippet of Article: "...After the Vietnam War and prior to the 1990s, veterans who were not career military and/or who did not have a service-connected disability were eligible for only a few VA benefits (e.g., burial in a VA cemetery, VA home loans). The eligibility requirements, however, have changed ..."

Article Source: www.seniortimesmagazine.com
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