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When I last spoke with the VA more than a few years ago, I was told by a VA rep that it provides basic health care to all Veterans. The qualification issues, however, arise from the Veteran's service background, as well as having to have been honorably discharged.
First, clarify what "doesn't seem to qualify" means and on what you based this conclusion.
Second, take the easy way to get more information:
a. Google your state and county for "VA service representatives" and call them for an appointment. These are local trained reps who handle applications for medical and other benefits. They know how to do it, can handle it quickly and get it done more quickly than you can.
They also can answer your questions about income restrictions, which do apply in some cases but not all. It really depends on the level of care which your husband would need; then conditions beyond basic service come into play.
Before you meet with them, try to find your husband's DD 214 as you'll need it, but if you can't locate that, raise the issue before you meet with anyone. The service reps can help you obtain a duplicate.
b. This would require a little bit more work, but you can try to locate VFW or American legion service reps. Not every post has them. They play the same role as the county or state reps.
c. Lastly, and a more complicated and time consuming alternative is to Google "VA hospitals, [your city and state]", then contact the hospital to speak to someone about registration for basic medical care. When you meet with a primary care team, ask your questions then, or ask to see a Social Worker and ask her/him. If this isn't possible at the time, get contact information for the SW and raise your questions.