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VA's Million Veteran Program (MVP) is a national research program looking at how genes, lifestyle, military experiences, and exposures affect health and wellness in Veterans.
Since launching in 2011, 1 million Veterans have joined MVP. It's the largest research effort at VA to improve health care for Veterans and one of the largest research programs in the world studying genes and health.
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Visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of MVP Online to search or browse common questions about the program, participation, privacy, and more.
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Updated/Reviewed: 2025-07-16