evidence: We’re committed to providing free health care for conditions related to military service and for Veterans with catastrophic disabilities and disability ratings of at least 50%. We’re also committed to caring for Veterans who can’t afford to pay for care. Learn more about how we’ll determine if you’ll need to pay for any part of your care. [...] You can get free VA health care for any illness or injury that we determine is connected to your military service (called a "service-connected disability"). [...] You may also be eligible for more free VA health care based on factors like your disability rating, service history, or income. Or you may be eligible for care but need to pay a fixed amount (called a "copay") for some types of care, tests, and medications to treat conditions that aren’t connected to your service.