All veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA Health Care System.  To begin the process, please complete an Application for Health Care Benefits.  You can submit the form online, or you may print the form and mail it to us at:

West Texas VA Health Care System
HAS - Eligibility (136B)
300 Veterans Blvd.
Big Spring, TX 79720
Phone: 432-263-7361, Ext. 4811 or
800-472-1365, Ext. 4811

You can also bring the form to the Medical Center.  Please present this form to the Ambulatory Care registration clerk in Room 143.  Whether mailing or bringing your application, please include the following items —

• a copy of your DD214, 'Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge' or for WWII veterans, a WD form.
• a copy of both sides of your current insurance card (including Medicare or Medicaid)
• (Purple Heart recipients only) a copy of your award letter if 'Purple Heart' is not noted on your DD214

To speak to someone in our eligibility office, please call 263-7361 (or 1-800-472-1365) extension 7724.