VA Healthcare (Service-Connected)
Outpatient and inpatient care for service-connected conditions.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Federal
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- United States
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is VA Healthcare (Service-Connected)?
VA Healthcare (Service-Connected) is a federal healthcare benefit for veterans. Outpatient and inpatient care for service-connected conditions.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Must have a service-connected disability rating (even 0%).
What VA Healthcare (Service-Connected) covers
Priority group
Veterans with 50%+ are Priority Group 1 (no copays). Veterans with 30%-40% are Priority Group 2. Veterans with 10%-20% are Priority Group 3. Veterans with a compensable 0% rating (paid SC condition) are Priority Group 6. Veterans with a non-compensable 0% rating (no monthly compensation) are Priority Group 5, but enrollment is income-dependent.
Covers
Primary care, specialist visits, mental health, prescriptions, and hospital care for service-connected conditions.
How to apply for VA Healthcare (Service-Connected)
How to apply
Submit VA Form 10-10EZ online, by mail, or in person at your local VA Medical Center enrollment office.
Copays may apply for non-service-connected care depending on priority group.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: va.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
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