So, should Veterans receive health care for the rest of their life if they do NOT have a wound that is service connected? NO. Absolutely not. The reason there is a huge backlog at the VA is because Vets who do not deserve care are clogging up the system. The VA system was meant for soldiers who need healthcare because of a service related injury. NOT because they are poor and do not have Stop being pussies and realize it is self less service. Not about how cool you are because you joined a branch.