Veterans Seeking to Become a Parent May Qualify for VA Fertility Services

WASHINGTON (December 13, 2024) — Veterans seeking to become a parent and build a family may qualify for support through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

According to VA, if Veterans need help conceiving or even if you’re a single Veteran, you may qualify for fertility services, in vitro fertilization (IVF) or an adoption reimbursement.

VA says fertility evaluation services may include medical history and physical exam, lab tests, imaging services (ultrasounds and X-rays) or genetic counseling and testing. Fertility treatments may also include hormone therapy, surgeries and more. Infertility is a condition where pregnancy has not occurred after trying more than a year, and it can affect both women and men, VA says.

According to VA, fertility evaluations and some treatments are available to all Veterans using VA care, regardless of service connection, sexual orientation, gender, relationship or marital status.

Discover VA’s fertility services in this VA News item highlighting how Veterans may qualify for VA support to help build a family.