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VA Telehealth services allow Veterans to use digital tools, such as home computers, tablets, or mobile phones to access healthcare. VA Telehealth services allow Veterans to use digital


tools, such as home computers, tablets, or mobile phones to access healthcare. VA Video Connect connects Veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a


secure and private session. It makes VA health care more convenient and reduces travel times for Veterans, especially those in very rural areas with limited access to VA health care


facilities, and it allows quick and easy health care access from any mobile or web-based device. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR VA VIDEO CONNECT? * Veterans receiving VA Healthcare * Veterans with web


enabled devices who are deemed appropriate by their providers SERVICES PROVIDED VIA VA VIDEO CONNECT: * Primary Care * Mental Health * Any specialty service that does not require a physical


exam WHAT DO I NEED? * Computer or mobile device * Internet connection * Access to a valid email * Webcam plus microphone * May be integrated with computer/device * Internet browser * Google


Chrome (Provides the best VA Video Connect experience) * Microsoft Internet Explorer * VA Video Connect App if using iOS device (iPhone, iPad, etc.) (App must be downloaded from the Apple


App Store.) * Non-iOS users do not need to download the VA Video Connect app RESOURCES * If you plan to use an iPhone or iPad for your appointment, download the free VA Video Connect (VVC)


app from the Apple App store. * For more information about VA Video Connect, check out these information videos: