Getting your card · West Virginia
Medical marijuana for veterans in West Virginia
Veterans can use the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Program like any other West Virginia resident. VA doctors can't certify you, but using cannabis legally under state law doesn't cost you VA benefits.
How veterans get certified in West Virginia
- Confirm you have one of West Virginia's listed serious medical conditions.
- See an OMC-registered physician, in person or through a listed telehealth company, and get certified.
- Create an account in the MyComplia patient portal.
- Upload a passport-style photo, your photo ID and proof of West Virginia residency.
- Pay the $50 fee by mail or ACH bank transfer, or request a hardship waiver with proof of income.
- Wait for the OMC review (within 30 days), then download your digital card from the portal.
Reduced fees: Fee waived for household income below 200% of the federal poverty level (proof required).
Conditions common among veterans
- PTSD
- Chronic pain
- Traumatic brain injury
- Insomnia
Federal jobs and firearms. Federal law still applies to federal employees and to buying or owning guns.
Sources
- West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis home page
- Frequently Asked Questions - West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis
- Patients/Caregivers - West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.