There are few things, if any, that the government does better than the private sector. That’s why a Congressional effort to ban private companies from helping veterans navigate the confusing VA benefits process is cause for concern. Leaders who are promoting this legislation would be wise to reconsider.
Since President Reagan elevated the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) to cabinet level, funding under various administrations has been inconsistent. This has caused veterans to suffer. Following a much-heralded reduction in case inventories during the Trump Administration, wait times for healthcare services and a confusing benefits program have again started to grow leaving many unable to access the resources to which they are entitled.
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