Story perspectives
Women Veterans Struggle with Health Care Access and Trauma
10/15/2025
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Story summary
- Women veterans face health challenges and unmet needs from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and private providers.
- A 2022 report shows women are 17.5% of active-duty personnel, 10% of veterans, and 30% of new VHA patients.
- One in three women veterans is affected by military sexual trauma (MST), harming physical health.
- Cuts to VA services under the Trump administration worsened access for women veterans.
