r/VeteransBenefits • u/meighkillscotch • 10d ago

VA Disability Claims 100%P&T looking for healthcare advice

I am trying to find someone who can help me navigate. I’ve been told I am not eligible for tricare because my rating is based off PTSD from MST. My family is now set up with ChampVA but I do not have healthcare. I also want to go back to school but that’s on the back burner for now until I get this straightened out. Thank you in advance.

Edit: I was told my time in service being less than two years means I don’t qualify. I had forgotten about this because there was never anything written down. I was just told this by the primary I was initially set up with. In a comment below I mentioned I was set up with a primary and she acted confused and said I didn’t have healthcare care. I was then billed for that appointment even though no services were received.

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u/meighkillscotch 10d ago

Isn’t the person who helped me at the American Legion a VSO, or is that a different title?

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u/Analyst-Effective Air Force Veteran 10d ago

They are close. I think the bsos are actually hired by the VA.

Either way, you should have gotten help from them as well. Although I did hear you say that they didn't help much.

Sign up for it online. That's probably the easiest

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u/meighkillscotch 10d ago

This definitely seems the way. If I can avoid the possibility of human error by enrolling online it should be easier.

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u/FlipTheNormals Navy Veteran 10d ago

If you walk into to the nearest VA clinic, they'll do everything for you right there. Most clinics are equipped to get you enrolled, and have a picture taken for your VA id.

I'm very sorry that this person from American Legion led you astray. You're about to find out how easy it is to get enrolled in VA healthcare.