Quote Originally Posted by catherine View Post
My brother would be dead if it weren't for the VA, and I'm not exaggerating. If there are inefficiencies in the VA, it's probably because of outdated systems that there is no budget to replace, not because of the workforce.
This, yes! My DH's primary care is through the VA and it has been our experience that the system works at a glacial pace and unless you are persistent you will fall through the cracks. Recently he had a vision checkup and it took 12 weeks for his glasses to arrive! Can you imagine having to wait that long for a pair of glasses under your present coverage?

After we moved it took almost a year for his records to be transferred. This was after we accidentally found a PA who would take him on as a primary; the VA had no doctor s available.

This is how we say "Thank you for your 22 years of service!"