“’For the first time since the fall of Saigon, more than half of our veterans are under the age of 65,’ Wilkie told Military Times in an exclusive interview last week. ‘They have very different attitudes when it comes to care. They want care that’s close to home. They want care that is quick. They’re not from a world where they are comfortable sitting and waiting.’”
“Starting June 6, Wilkie insists, those veterans won’t have to wait any longer.”
“Groups such as Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans has voiced concerns that the messaging of the changes emphasizes convenience of care over quality. Outside doctors, they note, don’t necessarily have experience diagnosing post-traumatic stress disorder or burn pit illnesses. They’d rather see efforts put into improving VA access options.”
“For Wilkie, it’s not an either-or option…” Read the full article here.
Source: VA secretary’s health care fight could affect the department for decades to come – By Leo Shane III. April 9, 2019. Military Times.
