Serving Those Who Serve
Serving Those Who Serve
Putting Veterans at the center of all we do
We start every day with a fresh commitment to making life better for the brave men and women who risk so much to protect our freedom and our country.
Over nine million Veterans count on VA for quality health care, infused with a deep understanding of their complex needs and the challenges they face. That’s why we’re constantly pushing ourselves to develop more advanced treatments, enhance support services and expand access in state-of-the-art facilities where we can help our patients feel better faster. Because we believe it’s up to all of us to make sure Veterans can enjoy the health and happiness they deserve.
Facts at a Glance
VA’s One-of-a-kind Patient Population
Nearly 3/4 of living Veterans served
during conflict
Gulf War Veterans make up the largest group (surpassing Vietnam Veterans in 2016)
Currently, there
are ~18.8 million
veterans in
the U.S.
About 1/4 of
the Nation’s
population is
potentially
eligible for
VA benefits
Minorities (all races/ethnicities except non-Hispanic White) constitute ~23.2% of the total Veteran population
Nearly 9% of Veterans are women (~1.6 million)
Roughly 9.2 million Veterans are 65+ years of age, while ~1.6 million Veterans are under the age of 35
The most Veterans reside in California (1.6 million), Texas (1.5 million) and Florida (1.4 million)