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Priority Group

One of eight categories the VA assigns to veterans when they enroll in VA healthcare. Your priority group determines your copay amounts. Priority Group 1 (50% or higher service-connected disability) pays no copays for any VA care. All groups receive service-connected care at no cost.

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