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Appointment Preparation
Put your questions and access needs into a printable agenda for your care team.
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Veteran Tools / Health
You don’t have to
tough it out alone.
Your health matters. Find care, get ready for appointments, and connect with support for yourself or someone you’re looking after.
Care vs. claims: two different systems
VA health care (treatment, appointments, medicine) and VA disability compensation (monthly payments for service-connected conditions) are run as separate systems with separate applications. You can use VA health care even if you have no disability rating, and having a rating does not automatically enroll you in health care. Each needs its own application.
Need care? Find & access care. Filing a claim? Disability compensation & claims. Read the full explanation in the VA healthcare enrollment guide.
What do you need to do?
You don’t have to figure it all out at once. Start here.
Find & access care
Explore VA care, other options, and care navigation.
Mental health & substance use
Find support and understand ways to connect with care.
Physical & specialty care
Explore rehabilitation and specialty-care pathways.
Family & caregiver health
Find support for those receiving and providing care.
Aging & long-term care
Plan questions about care needs as they change.
Wellness & managing care
Prepare for appointments, transport, and everyday care.
Tools to help you prepare
Independent preparation tools. Keep your facts in your own words and review the result before taking action.
Find a care path
Find starting points for VA care, counseling and nonprofit intake.
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Compare health apps
Compare four VA apps by purpose, platform, privacy and role alongside professional care.
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Family and survivor connection navigator
Explore caregiver and bereavement support, provider requirements and questions for a first conversation.
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Programs and practical support
Know who provides the help and what to check before you reach out.
My HealtheVet on VA.gov
Manage prescriptions, messages, health records, and appointments through My HealtheVet on VA.gov.
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VA Access to Care and facilities
Compare VA facilities using reported wait times, patient satisfaction, and quality measures.
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Vet Centers
Explore Vet Center readjustment counseling for individuals, groups, and families, along with outreach services.
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PTSD Coach and VA app catalog
Explore VA apps for PTSD education, symptom tracking, stress-management tools, and support links.
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VA General Caregiver Support
Find caregiver peer mentoring, training, coaching, groups, and referrals through VA’s General Caregiver Support program.
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Cohen Veterans Network
Explore outpatient and telehealth mental health care through Cohen Veterans Network.
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