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Returning Veterans

Welcome Home and Job Well Done!
We value your service and your sacrifice. Because of this, the VA Maryland Health Care System is committed to support returning troops from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), and to make sure they have the health care and benefits they need and deserve.

Seamless Transition
The Seamless Transition effort is a nationally designated system of care created to meet the specific needs of those troop members returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The goal is to ensure that these returning service members receive the highest quality of care in a timely manner. We are examining the unique needs of the OIF/OEF service members and will continue to provide services to meet those needs. Our facility designated OIF/OEF point of contact is available to assist you in establishing health care services and to answer any questions you may have.

Who to Contact
For questions about how to apply for VA health care or for information about the various health care services available for individuals returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), please contact Chris Buser, LCSW-C, OIF/OEF Program Manager for the VA Maryland Health Care System, at 1-800-463-6295, ext. 7259 or:

OIF/OEF Patient Advocate:
James Wilkes – 1-800-463-6295, ext. 5223

Baltimore VA Medical Center Social Workers:
Tracy Modlin – 1-800-463-6295, ext. 7262
William Parker – 1-800-463-6295, ext. 7294

Perry Point VA Medical Center Social Worker:
Janet Ramsey – 800-949-1003 ext. 6722

Loch Raven VA Outpatient Clinic Social Worker:
1-800-463-6295, ext. 4689

Cambridge and Pocomoke VA Outpatient Clinic Social Worker:
Joyce Turner – 1-877-864-9611, ext. 4166

Fort Howard and Glen Burnie VA Outpatient Clinic Social Worker:
Stacey Jones – 410-590-4140 ext. 4212

VA Seamless Transition