Joanne Elliott, District Chairwoman
The article below provides information to our Female Veterans from the VA. I would also suggest that you visit the IAVA.org website for more information on women’s issues. Read the IAVA Government Affairs Associate, Kaitlynne Hetrick’s Blog for more information on what is being done on the Hill.
“United We Stand” in “Honoring Our Mission to Server Veterans”
VA’s Women Veterans Quick Start Guide now available
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage
Vantage Point – Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Getting Started with Women Veterans Benefits and Health Services
The VA Women Veterans Quick Start Guide (QSG) provides clear and concise information on how to apply for benefits and access VA health care. How to schedule regular checkups, fill prescriptions and access specialists, such as cardiologists, gynecologists and mental health providers, are outlined in the latest quick start guide.
Women Veterans have their own unique health care needs, some combat related. VA has been, and continues to be, committed to making sure that Women Veterans receive the best available care for all of their specific health care needs.
The new Quick Start Guide helps female Veterans understand what documentation is needed and how to apply for VA benefits, along with a summary of health care services and resources including:
- How to apply for VA healthcare.
- Full listing of health care services.
- Center for Women Veterans.
- VA Women Veterans Call Center 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636).
- Military Sexual Trauma and Combat PTSD care and resources.
*“The patriotic women who served this country deserve a VA that is here to support them and their specific needs, and that is what we continuously strive to do at VA.”
Linda Dilling – Hospital Chairman – vfwauxldilling@gmail.com