Mulligan
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And keep in mind that most vets are not even able to enroll in VA system to begin waiting for care. Enrollment is based on a strict Priority system (e.g. service-connected disability, ex-POW's, low-income/low net worth, etc.).
VA Health Care Eligibility | Military.com
Interesting link as I never knew how the system worked or eligibility requirements. My brother served a couple tours and never has used it and I just assumed it was because he didn't put enough time in and because he was not injured. I was listening to a round table talking head discussion over the VA medical problems and one person made a comment that went unchallenged by the others and I certainly do not know it's accuracy. He said one part of the problem was too many veterans accessing the medical care system with health issues unrelated to their service time. In essence he was saying certain people using the system should not be even accessing it. I wish more had been said as I assumed it was available for all veterans of a certain length of time, and maybe somebody challenge his comment, but nothing was mentioned in support or against it either way.
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