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[Captain_Jack]

jdaasoc-- Vets of SE Asia came home either directly from the hospital or jungle to a society that looked upon them as outcasts. Most of that can be attributed to the media and college professors that were mostly anti-war due to a lack of balls.
I am very aware of the good the VA has done for all vets. Sadly, being under funded and understaffed is nothing new. The situation is not only in this administration but was rampant during the reign of the peanut king & Clinton also.
Additionally, a DISABLED vet of any age can move 1 mile to a different state and find only compensation intact. He/she may need a year or more to get benefits reinstated or even see a doctor. The new assigned facility may be 50 or more additional miles distant. Then he/she may find services available much different and not always in a positive way.
The DAV is more helpful than most organizations. Vets need to get as organized as the NRA in order to receive not only what they deserve but are entitled to. Gulf and SE Asia vets may see funding become available only due to the fact WW II vets are dieing at about 1500 each day. Many of those without the services entitled to them from the VA.
I've seen vets denied A O benefits until after their death and others receive life saving operations for cancers caused by A O and God knows what else.