The American Veteran has, by definition, served their country in uniform, and a large percentage of them have done so in combat. When these men and women exit their respective military service, they go from active servicemember to veteran in the blink of an eye. As veterans, we are all sent to a place where, we are told, we will be able to get medical and mental health services, along with education services: the Veterans Administration. But what we weren’t and probably aren’t being told, is that the VA is so jammed with patients and veterans seeking assistance, we are going to have to “take a number” and wait for assistance. This is a death sentence for some veterans, and at the very least, it is a hindrance for most, which will cause years of stress and anxiety that we were not prepared to deal with. America is failing us, and nobody seems to care enough to offer sound reforms or legislative help that would alleviate the problem. Read More
The Desperation of American Veterans and How America Is Failing Them
