Dental Care
Program Description
Outpatient dental treatment is available to
eligible Veterans and may include the full spectrum of diagnostic, surgical,
restorative, and preventive procedures. In many cases, however, the law permits
only limited kinds of care. You are encouraged to also enroll in the Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system (or qualify based on one of the
exceptions in the law). Go to "Medical
Benefits Package" to see the program requirements.
Program Requirements
In order to be eligible for VA benefits and
services, your discharge status must be a condition other than dishonorable
unless an exception is made by a VA Regional Office.
VA Dental Care is categorized into classes. If
you are in one of the following classes, you are eligible for any necessary
dental care to maintain or restore oral health and masticatory function,
including repeat care:
·
Service-connected
Dental Disability (Class I)
·
Former prisoner of War
(Class IIC)
·
Receive
Service-connected Disability Compensation (Class IV)
Other classes may partially qualify with time
or service limitations, such as families active in vocational rehabilitation
training.
For details on eligibility, go to the Dental Benefits Eligibility requirements page.
Application Process
To apply, download the 10-10EZ or 10-10EZR form or apply directly online.
You can also apply in person by visiting a VA Medical Center or clinic nearest you.
You can also apply in person by visiting a VA Medical Center or clinic nearest you.
Contact Information
If you have questions:
·
Visit the Inquiry Routing & Information
Systems (IRIS)
website to search Frequently Asked Questions or ask a question online
·
Call 1-877-222-8387
To apply for additional benefits and view your
benefit status, open an eBenefits Premium account. eBenefits is a one-stop
source for information on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans
Affairs benefits and services. With a free Premium level eBenefits account,
Veterans, Servicemembers and their family members can conduct self-service
transactions such as checking compensation and pension claim status
information, enrolling in GI Bill, and obtaining copies of civil service
preference letters, military records (DD214), and other personal information.
For further information and to register for a free Premium level account, visit
the eBenefits website.
https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/300?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dr352
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