Retiree Benefits

[kkp]

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

[john999]

KKP

Usually you have to be totally disabled to get glasses and eye exams. Same thing for dental unless you are SC.

[Guest RickB54]

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.

[Ricky]

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.

[Guest Dataman]

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.

[carlie]

http://www1.va.gov/VHAPUBLICATIONS/ViewPub...0eligibility%22

[Guest RickB54]

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!