| Summary/Abstract |
This article gives out some salient aspects of Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VAHCS) addressing Health Care of veterans in USA. This is the second article — part of a Trilogy— the first article having been published in USI Journal Apr – Jun 2020 on ‘Evolution of Medical Care Support System in India’. It is a well-known fact that USA has the oldest and largest Veteran Healthcare System in the world. It’s genesis is as old as 1865 and it has evolved in a robust system for veterans’ health care and has large number of positives which can be emulated and adopted in Indian environment. This article covering various facets of Veteran Medical Care Support System in the USA is in two parts wherein this part is focusing on historical evolution, organisational details and eligibility conditions to avail benefits including Enrolment Priority Groups. Part II, which will be published in a subsequent issue, will focus on Medical Benefits, Medically Related Travel, Lodging & Daily allowance and other important aspects of execution / delivery of healthcare of veterans which is the key to its effectiveness.
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