United States Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom

 Returning Service Members               
Returning Service Members

VA can provide you with health care and benefits assistance if you have served in a recent theater of combat operations.

If you are a recently discharged veteran with service in a theater of combat operations, VA can provide you free medical care for five years from your discharge from active duty for conditions possibly related to your service, regardless of your income status. For more information contact the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System OEF/OIF contacts.

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Local Contact Information

Larry Parker, RN
LARRY PARKER, RN
Program Manager
Biloxi Division, Bldg 3, Room 1A103
(800) 296-8872 ext. 34787
(228) 523-4787
Cell: (228) 229-9304

 

Ken M. McKelvain
KEN M. MCKELVAIN, MSW   
Case Manager, OEF/OIF Program
Biloxi Division, Bldg 3 Room 1A103
(800) 296-8872 ext. 35455
(228) 523-5455
Cell:(228) 806-6970
Fax: (228) 523-5406    

John Sherman
JOHN SHERMAN
OEF/OIF Patient Advocate
Biloxi Division, Bldg 53, Room 1A103
(800) 296-8872 ext. 34933 
(228) 806-9607

Please call or email our team for general information for OEF/OIF Services.   

Warning!    Our goal is to respond to your inquiry within 5 business days.   If you are experiencing a medical emergency or in need of immediate crisis counseling, please go to your nearest medical facility Emergency Room or call 911.   If you are in need of immediate crisis counseling, please contact VA's suicide hotline at 1-800-273-TALK; counselors are available 24/7 to help.