Map Shows VA Clinic Boom As 300,000 Enroll for Healthcare
Summary
Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has opened 43 new healthcare clinics across the U.S. This effort aims to improve healthcare access for veterans, alongside other measures like longer clinic hours and more virtual care options.Key Facts
- The VA opened 43 new healthcare clinics in 25 states and the territory of Guam since January 2025.
- Ohio had the most new clinics with four openings, followed by South Carolina and Virginia with three each.
- The VA provides care at 1,380 facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,193 outpatient clinics.
- Over 300,000 veterans enrolled in VA healthcare in 2026, showing increased usage.
- The VA completed a record 82 million direct-care and nearly 60 million community care appointments in fiscal year 2025.
- The VA reduced the backlog of veterans waiting for benefits by more than 70% and cut disability claims processing time by 46%.
- The VA offers over 3.4 million appointments outside normal hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- These actions are part of efforts from President Trump’s administration to improve veterans’ healthcare access and reduce wait times.
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