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Veterans

Ilsa

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1. I'm conflicted over this proposal.

Reply to nitpicker (Original post)

Sat Apr 2, 2016, 04:26 AM

Apr 2016

I think that VA facilities should be properly funded so needs of all vets can be met. But the problem is also access for a lot of vets that live in more rural areas or just not in large cities with VA hospitals and clinics, or near military bases.

If a vet could get coverage and see his or her local doctor/specialist with no out of pocket costs, it might be worth it.

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Panel weighs closing all VA health care — vets' groups raise conflict of interest [View all] nitpicker Apr 2016 OP

I'm conflicted over this proposal. Ilsa Apr 2016 #1

I suspect these guys have an agenda, but ideally... TreasonousBastard Apr 2016 #4

There's more to it than costs: Veterans have issue that are best treated arround vets and by vets... marble falls Apr 2016 #5

Well Said, Thank You The River Apr 2016 #8

I am glad that non vets are outraged at the treatment of Vets, I only wish they'd get to see .... marble falls Apr 2016 #11

standing with survivors of Veterans Hospital sexual assault. #doctoredabuse yellowrose45 Apr 2016 #15

I believe every word of what you say. Ilsa Apr 2016 #13

As long as i can get service from doctorss/hospitals 1939 Apr 2016 #2

I so disagree with you on that. VA is too busy to be a "jobs" program. Do you use VA? marble falls Apr 2016 #6

Been there twice and not going back. 1939 Apr 2016 #7

I've been getting my care at the West L.A. VA for many years. denbot Apr 2016 #9

I just don't have the trouble you have. When I got out I worked at VA in'73 ... marble falls Apr 2016 #10

I got a notice of a plan to... TreasonousBastard Apr 2016 #3

Maybe if we re-opened a bunch of the facilities W shut down, restore funds Teapublicans take .... marble falls Apr 2016 #12

I would be completely and totally lost without the VA Victor_c3 Apr 2016 #14