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Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program
undefined Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program?
undefined Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program?
If you have any form of Spina Bifida (other than Spina Bifida Occulta) and you are a birth child of certain Korea or Vietnam Veterans, VA may be able to pay for some of your health care.
Your birth father or mother must have:
- Served in Vietnam during the period from January 9, 1962, through May 7, 1975, OR
- Served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) during the period from September 1, 1967, through August 31, 1971; and have been exposed to herbicides.
VA has no requirements regarding the character of the parent's discharge or the length of his or her service.
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To complete an application, use VA Form 21-0304, "Benefits for Certain Children with Disabilities Born of Vietnam & Certain Korea Service Veterans."
When you complete the form, send it to:
VA Regional Office
Veterans Service Center (339/21)
Box 25126
Denver, CO 80225
For more information, visit the VA Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program page.
If you have questions:
- Visit Ask VA (AVA) website to search Frequently Asked Questions or ask a question on-line
- View the informational brochure
- Call 1-888-820-1756 for information about the Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program
- Call 303-914-2900 for information about the monetary benefit through the VA Regional Office in Denver, CO
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