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VA Health Care — How to Apply (Form 10-10EZ)

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877-222-8387 – VA health care application hotline (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET)
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Veterans
Health
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Eligibility
Veterans and service members; VA reviews your military service history and, if needed, your household income
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Veterans apply for VA health care with the Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ): online at va.gov, by phone at 877-222-8387 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET), by mail, or in person at a VA medical center or clinic. Have your DD214 or other discharge papers, Social Security numbers, insurance cards, and last year's household income ready. The Nevada County Veterans Services Office (530-273-3396) can help you apply. Verified 2026-09-28.
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Atención médica del VA — Cómo solicitarla (Formulario 10-10EZ)
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Last verified 2026-09-28.
Veterans and service members apply for VA health care with the Application for Health Benefits (VA Form 10-10EZ). Source: VA — How to apply for VA health care (accessed 2026-09-28)

What to have ready

  • Social Security numbers for you, your spouse, and your qualified dependents.
  • Your military discharge papers (DD214 or other separation documents), your service history, and details about any toxic exposures.
  • Insurance card information, including Medicare.
  • Gross household income from the previous calendar year, and your deductible expenses.
VA says: "You don't have to tell us about your income and expenses when you apply. But if you're not eligible based on other factors, we'll need this information to decide on your application."

Four ways to apply

  1. Online at va.gov.
  1. By phone: 877-222-8387, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET.
  1. By mail: Health Eligibility Center, PO Box 5207, Janesville, WI 53547-5207.
  1. In person at a VA medical center or clinic. The closest to Nevada County is the Louis A. Conter VA Clinic in Auburn.

Free local help

The Nevada County Veterans Services Office can help you apply: 530-273-3396, 988 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley.

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