Health centers served 434,245 veterans in 2025, up 12.6% since 2020
On November 9, 2026, NACHC reported that health centers served 434,245 unique veterans in 2025, up 12.6% from 2020, based on UDS data. NACHC says the count likely understates the true number because military service is often never asked about.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, November 9). Health centers served 434,245 veterans in 2025, up 12.6% since 2020. Source: National Association of Community Health Centers, NACHC Blog (November 9, 2026). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/nachc-health-centers-served-434245-veterans-2025-november-2026