That article is basically correct. However Just because you can get VA healthcare does not mean that it is a good choice. I have been enrolled in VA heathcare for years but don't use it. Since I have no service connected medical problems and am what the VA calls a "high income veteran" I have to pay a fairly high deductable and a co-pay. I am not complaining about this. I see no reason that I should get free care other than the fact that it is something that we were promised when we joined. It has always been cheaper for me to use private insurance. I recommend that every veteran enroll in the program but don't expect it to always be cheap or free to use.

I served USAF Res from May 1984-Jan 1986 then went active from Jan 1986-Mar 1987. USAF Res Honorable..USAF General under Honorable conditions. 3 local doctors have claimed me disabled and I still can not get help from the DAV VA what ever you want to call the service. I have been fighting for 2-3 years about tinnitus and I do believe the J-P 4 and J-8 jet fuel caused my auto R.A. being it is an autoimmune disorder. But I am still trying. At 48yrs of age my hands are gnarled, feet messed up and shoulder from the R.A. I have holes in most my bones and SSI also denied me. This gets old arguing with the Government on both sides of a ladder. I have and will always say if someone completes basic and tech school with 1 year service they should be eligible for help. My blank check still stands.
Have a Blessed day. :)

Very interesting. I had assumed that I was not eligible because I didn't retire from the military.