VA Eye Care Services Available

All Veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible for diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic eye care services. Veterans in all enrollment Priority Groups may be eligible to receive eyeglasses and/or medically necessary contact lenses. The need for an updated eyeglass prescription at VA expense is determined by the VA eye care provider (optometrist or ophthalmologist) for eligible veterans. In fiscal year 2018, VHA's Office of Specialty Care Services provided Eye Care (Optometry and Ophthalmology) Services for a record number of over 1.81 million veterans at about 381 VA medical facility sites. For more information, read the VA VAntage Point Blog.

Veterans Can Get Increased Disability Compensation

Did you know that you can have your VA disability compensation benefit increased by the Department of Veterans Affairs? Many types of medical conditions get worse over time. If you are getting disability benefits from the VA, you have the right to request that your rating be increased if your medical condition gets worse or causes your health to deteriorate. Before you file for an increase in your disability rating, make sure you know what you can expect from the VA, and be prepared for both the best and worst outcomes you might face after requesting a disability rating increase. Read more about changing your disability rating on Military.com.