Informs veterans and their families about health issues and benefits available to them; educate health care communities about the multiple health issues associated with military service; develop materials on veterans’ health issues for medical schools, nursing schools, teaching hospitals, and related educational outlets; and advocate on behalf of veterans’ healthcare initiatives.”
Many veterans have health problems--physical and mental--related to their military service, which entitles them to compensation and medical care from the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Many veterans and their caregivers are unaware of the connection between these health issues and military service. This is a particular problem for those veterans who have served since the Vietnam War, as they have been exposed to toxic substances, which affected their health, often many years after their military service. The Council's goal is to ensure that veterans get the proper diagnosis and treatment based on the impact of their particular military service.
Eligibility Requirements
If you served in Vietnam, the Persian Gulf or were part of the Global War on Terror, and have any of the diseases highlighted on the VHC website, you may be eligible for compensation, benefits and health care.