To apply for VA healthcare benefits, veterans must submit form 1010EZ. This form can be obtained through any VA healthcare or benefits facility, by calling the VA Healthcare Eligibility Center at 877-222-8387, or online.
NOTE: Form 1010EZ applies to physical healthcare and treatment at VA facilities. This is not the same form as VONAPP (Veterans Online Application) to apply for service-connected disability compensation, pension, or educational benefits.
The nearest veteran center for the Seattle area is located at:
2030 9th Ave; Suite 210
Seattle, WA 98121
206-553-2706
Services at the veteran center can be provided after business hours upon request. More information is available online.
The VA Puget Sound Health Care System / Seattle VA Hospital is located on Beacon Hill in Seattle. The hospital contains Emergency Care; Women's clinic; Deployment Health clinic; In-Patient and Out-Patient Treatment clinics; Labs; Rehabilitation; and the hospital Pharmacy.
1660 South Columbia Way
Seattle, WA 98108
206-762-1010
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-329-8387 ext 71234
Jan Buchanan is the Women Veterans Program Manager and can assist with female veteran issues ranging from sexual trauma to maternity care. Her office is located in the Women's Clinic; and her phone number is 206-764-2441.
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs offers PTSD and War Trauma Counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and veteran groups. Their website provides additional information about their services; eligibility requirements; provider lists; maps of counseling sites; and contact information.
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides an online or pdf version of its guide to federal benefits for Veterans, dependents and survivors including information regarding veterans health benefits; dependents and surivor health care and benefits; and burial and memorial benefits.
Bereavement counseling is available at no cost to surviving family of service members by calling 206-461-6530 or the Readjustment Counseling Service at 202-273-9116. For additional information see their website.
Timm Lovitt
TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Field Coordinator
WDVA Contractor
425-420-8322
timmlovittnyc@msn.com