Was drafted and entered the Army in 1971, served my 2 years and was discharged. Never gave a thought about VA medical benefits until I lost my job at 59 years old in 2010. Thought that maybe it would be a good time to get a card and be in the system so made a trip to the VA and picked up the forms. Wasn't trying to file a claim just trying to get in the system. I was rejected and given the reason that I made too much money the previous year. Left a very bad taste in my mouth.