The VA does not pay for a private doctors care. You can apply for outside services if you live more than 40 miles from a VA facility or clinic, but service is routinely denied under the Veterans Choice plan. It is well known that this is just a publicity push by VA and not something they often will allow. If you do not follow up on appointments and doctors visits at the VA, they can stop your benefits and you will have to reapply and go through the entire process all over again. Not sure what your question is regarding 10% for doctors visits. Everyone in the VA system is issued an ID card and it must be presented when you visit a facility for care. You are not required to be retired military to receive benefits. Chuck
