Equity for Women Veterans

Women are the fastest-growing segment of the veteran population, yet persistent inequities remain in health care access, claims processing, and research inclusion. Ongoing gaps include inconsistent access to reproductive health services, high denial rates for Military Sexual Trauma (MST) claims, infrastructure deficiencies at VA facilities, a lack of menopause and aging research, and geographic and racial disparities in care.

2026 Priorities Include:

• Rigorous oversight of the Deborah Sampson Act
• Expanding access to comprehensive reproductive health care
• Strengthening MST claims training and accountability
• Advancing gender-specific research initiatives
• Expanding mammography and menopause care access