Understanding the real risks behind Veteran homelessness

By Dr. Dina Hooshyar and Dr. Jack Tsai, National Director and Research Director, VHA National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans

April 27, 2027

Homelessness isn’t a choice—it’s a “perfect storm” of health, financial, and systemic risks

When it comes to understanding why some Veterans experience homelessness, many people assume it is the result of one bad choice or a single stroke of bad luck. But the reality is much more complex. For many Veterans, homelessness is the result of a perfect storm where personal struggles collide with inadequate resources that haven’t provided the support needed.