Serve in the military under one of the following branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or Merchant Marines during WWII. This is based on active military service.
Receive an honorable discharge from one of the branches listed in step one. Persons receiving a dishonorable discharge are not eligible.
Be a member of the Reserve or National Guard and called to active duty by an Executive Order. This includes medical benefits, hospital care and nursing home care for up to two years for those Reservists and National Guard members on active duty in a theater of combat operation.
Provide service in a military-related field that has been certified by the Secretary of Defense and be issued a discharge by the Secretary of Defense. For a list of certified groups that provided military service, visit the Veterans Administration website.
Be a WWI or WWII veteran from an allied country. In some cases this requires proof of citizenship and other documentation before medical benefits begin.
Meet the 24 months of continuous active duty status, or qualify under other minimum service requirement standards.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs offers special services to women. If you are a woman who has been in active military service and are interested in receiving VA medical benefits, contact a Women's Veterans Program Manager at the nearest VA Medical center for assistance.
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