By The Numbers

670,835 Veterans Call Virginia Home

Virginia is home to an estimated 670,835 veterans, making veterans a significant part of communities across the Commonwealth.

Hospitals Are There When Veterans Need Them Most

Veterans Can Receive Emergency Care at Community Hospitals Without Prior VA Authorization

When a veteran faces a medical emergency, VA guidance tells them to go to the nearest emergency department. Community hospitals can treat veterans immediately without waiting for VA authorization, with VA covering eligible emergency care under applicable requirements.