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I have a friend who is retired from the sea-bees. He has no sc disabilities, and he didn't sign up for va benefits in time to qualify for any va benefits.

I thought I read somewhere that someone in his position could still get eye exams and glasses from the va. Perhaps someone could tell me one way or the other.

thanks kkp

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I have a friend who is retired from the sea-bees. He has no sc disabilities, and he didn't sign up for va benefits in time to qualify for any va benefits.

I thought I read somewhere that someone in his position could still get eye exams and glasses from the va. Perhaps someone could tell me one way or the other.

thanks kkp

A retiree can see a eye doctor at a military faculity if he is under tricare, but he may still have to pay for his glasses. At Fort Bragg glasses were free for retirees under tricare, but Fort Hood would not give them so it may also depend on what faculity he uses.

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Retired = one pair of standard military glasses per year.

10 percent VA disability = one pair eye glasses per year. You must have at least 10 percent.

Rick made a good point. Some military medical facilities may argue the point but the rule is they must give you one pair per year. If they refuse see either the patient advocate or the hospital commander. Both of these positions offer easy access to discuss problems.

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Retired = one pair of standard military glasses per year.

Ricky you got it wrong. It's one pair of "Birth Control" eyewear per year!

Yuck! At least the VA has some nice free frames.

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Ricky you got it wrong. It's one pair of "Birth Control" eyewear per year!

Yuck! At least the VA has some nice free frames.

I guess it depends on what your wife looks like!

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I have a friend who is retired from the sea-bees. He has no sc disabilities, and he didn't sign up for va benefits in time to qualify for any va benefits.

I thought I read somewhere that someone in his position could still get eye exams and glasses from the va. Perhaps someone could tell me one way or the other.

thanks kkp

OK here's the deal for retirees to get glasses, go to www.nostra.navy.mil and follow the instructions. You are authorized one pair a year from them.

Also to get glasses from the VA you have to have at least 10% disablity then you can get one pair per year, either go thru your primary care doctor or call the eye clinic direct to get an appointment that's what I did and had my appt within a week. Sgt D

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You have to be 50% or more for galsses or be SC for some type of eye conditions to get gert glasses. DJ8

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That is wrong it only requires you to be 10% or more to obtain glasses thru the VA, and it does't have to be S/C for an eye condition. I suggest you call the eye clinic direct and get an appointment. Sgt D

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