Show Vets Vet's Administration tion I I. I Information Service Service- I This is the first of two articles out out- outlining outlining outlining lining basic eligibility requirements for II all major benefits that VA administers for peacetime veterans their dependents j jor or beneficiaries For the purpose of these benefits a peacetime veteran Is one whose service j did not take place during time of war Peacetime veterans their dependents or I i beneficiaries who believe elleve they arc dig dig- I Ible for any of or these benefits should i check their entitlement with the nearest I VA office I MEDICAL AND DOMICILIARY I A peacetime veteran whether dis die discharged discharged charged or retired may be eligible for medical and domiciliary care A dis die discharged discharged charged peacetime veteran may be en en- entitled entitled entitled titled to hospitalization put-patient put medical and dental treatment and to prosthetic service provided he holds a discharge other than dishonorable for tor fora tora a disability Incurred In line of duty He lie Heis lieIs HeIs is also eligible if 1 he Is receiving com corn compensation compensation for a disability that was caused or made worse by his service If It he meets these requirements Is Incapable of earning his lils living and Is without adequate means of ot support he be may be entitled to domiciliary care Certain retired persons who served only during peacetime in the Array Army of the United States or the Regular Establishment Establishment Establishment may bo eligible for medical and domiciliary benefits However the eli eligibility eli eli- eligibility requirements for this group arc are areso so varied that It Is advisable for each Continued on Page Four |