Learn 9 Ways for Veterans to Qualify for Dental Benefits

7. You’ve Signed Up for the Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program, but You Can’t Rehabilitate or Find Work Due to Your Dental Condition

Veterans with a disability as a result of their military service might benefit greatly from the VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program (VR&E), often known as Chapter 31 benefits.

 

To aid veterans in finding jobs, the program offers career guidance, job search support, and paid internships. You may qualify for VA dental care if you require it to enter a rehabilitation program, achieve the goals of a program, or find gainful employment.

8. You’re Receiving VA Care and Require Dental Care for a Dental Condition Complicating a Different Medical Condition the VA is Treating

If the VA is already paying for the treatment of another ailment and your dental health is affecting that treatment, the VA will cover the cost of any necessary dental care to eliminate that additional burden on you. This is the case even if you aren’t being treated for a problem directly related to your military service.

9.  You’re Participating in a VA-Sponsored Program Aiding the Homeless

If you have been homeless for at least 60 days and are participating in a VA-approved program, you are eligible for an initial set of dental services at no cost.

Medical needs can be met by showing that you need the treatment to alleviate discomfort, improve your ability to find and keep a job, or fix moderate, severe, or complicated and severe gingival and periodontal disorders.

 

Do spouses also receive VA dental benefits?

Spouses are not eligible for VA dental care at this time. The VA, however, has formed partnerships with private insurance providers in order to lower the cost of insurance for qualified family members.

What kinds of dental care are covered by the Veterans Administration?

Several VA dental services are available to those who qualify for VA dental care:

Access to oral and face reconstruction surgery due to injuries or serious sickness, including:

• Routine cleaning and x-rays

• Restorative operations including fillings, crowns, and bridges

• Comfortable, well-fitting dentures

• Oral surgery, like tooth extractions

• Dental implants