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Am I eligible for VA health care as a Vietnam Veteran?

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If you served on active duty in any of these locations during these time periods, you’re now eligible to apply for VA health care:

  • The Republic of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975
  • Thailand at any U.S. or Royal Thai base between January 9, 1962, and June 30, 1976 
  • Laos between December 1, 1965, and September 30, 1969
  • Certain provinces in Cambodia between April 16, 1969, and April 30, 1969
  • Guam or American Samoa (or their territorial waters) between January 9, 1962, and July 31, 1980
  • Johnston Atoll (or on a ship that called at Johnston Atoll) between January 1, 1972, and September 30, 1977
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