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Based on VA's published priority-group criteria at 38 CFR § 17.3638 CFR § 17.36†. This page is a free community resource. We are not VA-accredited and do not file claims or provide legal advice (per 38 U.S.C. § 5904).
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Next review: October 2026
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Primary sources: VA.gov priority groups, 38 CFR § 17.36
Answer a few questions to estimate which VA healthcare priority group38 CFR § 17.36 (enrollment priorities)† you may fall into based on your service. Lower group numbers indicate higher enrollment priority.