To: President Donald Trump, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
Let Veterans Decide On VA Medical Care
Let veterans decide to opt out of VA medical "care" and be given the right to choose. The VA "care" is already paid for but is worthless. We should be able to choose just like a Medicare or Medicaid patient who we will see. Veterans have no choice of whom their doctor will be, we are at the mercy of the VA for appointment times, we drive all over the state for a "hospital" that can perform the service needed. We are the ones who put on the uniform and did the dirty work. We deserve better than to be given 3rd rate treatment or be ignored.
Why is this important?
Every veteran has a horror story (or several) about delayed care, bad care and abuses by VA staff. In light of the recent scandals and the number of veteran suicides it is clear the VA is outmoded and less than helpful. Do you remember the Vietnam Era Agent Orange denials? How about the Gulf War Syndrome denials? I have been waiting over a year for a replacement knee and had to write my Senator (Debbie Stabenow) for help. Finally after a year and a half, I will get a civilian surgeon and get care that is long overdue. If you are a veteran, or know a veteran, you will be familiar with the mistreatment of us by the VA. Please help Veterans get the care they deserve by signing this petition. Thank you