Routine gynecologic services available through your local VA facility include:
•Human Papilloma Virus (HPV ) vaccinations
•Pelvic exams, ultrasounds
•Birth control counseling and management (medical and surgical)
•Pre-pregnancy care
•Treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections
Your provider can assist with routine exams, diagnosis, and management of:
•Pelvic/abdominal pain
•Abnormal vaginal bleeding
•Vaginal symptoms (dryness/infections)
•Breast and other women’s cancers
•Abnormal cervical screening results
•Infertility evaluation, including intrauterine insemination (IUI). VA is not
authorized to provide or cover the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF).
•Sexual dysfunction
Female Veterans are potentially eligible for Fee Basis care. However, the decision to utilize such care is left to the facility providing your care. By law, Fee Basis care can only be provided when your treating facility cannot provide you the care you require or because of geographical inaccessibility
Contact your local Women Veterans Program Manager for more information on available services.
Medically Related Travel Benefits
Veterans may qualify for mileage reimbursement if they fall into one of the following categories:
•Have a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more
•Are traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition
•Receive a VA pension
•Are traveling for a scheduled compensation or pension examination
•Does not have income that exceeds the maximum annual VA pension rate
•Veterans meeting the above conditions may also be provided special mode travel (e.g., wheelchair van, ambulance) based on a clinical determination of need (authorization is not required for emergencies ifa delay would endanger their life or health). More information on mileage rates and deductibles can be found on the internet at www.va.gov/healthbenefits
Travel benefits are subject to a deductible. Exceptions to the deductible requirement include: 1) travel for a compensation and pension examination; and 2) travel by an ambulance or a specially equipped van. Because travel benefits are subject to annual mileage rate and deductible changes, we publish a separate document detailing these amounts each year. You can obtain a copy at any VA health care facility.