Veterans Video Chat, October 7, 2025

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Editor’s Pick: Eligibility for free VA healthcare and skepticisim about it. (bj)

Topics Discussed
PACT Act; VA claim follow-up; eligibility for free VA healthcare based on TERA (Toxic Exposure Risk Activity) or VA disability ratings of at least 50%; skepticism about VA care; changing your VA primary care provider; using VA for medical prescriptions and supplies; lymphedema and edema; Community Care access standards

Chat

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:40 PM
VA Eligibility for Community Care
– Designated access standards For primary care, mental health, and extended outpatient care: 30-minute average drive time or 20-day wait time
– For specialty care: 60-minute average drive time or 28-day wait time https://www.va.gov/resources/eligibility-for-community-care-outside-va/

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 8:52 PM
Lymphedema
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/lymphedema/symptoms-causes/syc-20374682

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:02 PM
Lymphedema vs. Edema: What’s the Difference?

Lymphedema vs. Edema: What’s the Difference?

TonyFig sent a chat · 9:03 PM
KENSONE Rebounder Low Impact Trampoline

Veterans Video Chat, October 7, 2025