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Veterans React to VA's Abortion Service Rollback by Trump Administration

On July 31, the VA announced it will rescind abortion coverage at VA medical centers and CHAMPVA for beneficiaries, reversing its 2022 policy.
Following the Dobbs decision earlier in 2022, VA began offering abortion counseling and care in cases of rape, incest, or when pregnancy threatened veterans’ life or health.
According to VA figures, over 462,000 women veterans of reproductive age are enrolled in VA health care, and more than 417,000 rely on CHAMPVA, affecting beneficiaries including spouses and dependents.
Lawmakers from veterans' affairs panels criticized the VA's move, with Blumenthal calling it 'disgusting and dangerous' on social media Friday and Takano warning it risks veterans' lives.
For some veterans, VA was the sole source of abortion care, and over half of these women live in states with bans or restrictions, risking health and access.

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