You may be able to get VA health care benefits if you served in the active military, naval, or air service and didn't receive a dishonorable discharge.
What if I'm a combat Veteran who just returned from service? Like I said, I've served this country since 1979, God bless America, but wasn't crippled until recently, after a bomb went off on a combat mission in Iraq. I really need those benefits, I don't want to burden my family.
In this case you can receive free medical care for any condition related to your service in Iraq or Afghanistan for 5 years after discharge.