(We are a nation) “where every veteran who defends this nation gets the quality health care and benefits they have earned and receives the respect they deserve.” [politico.com]

"The current state of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is absolutely unacceptable. Over 300,000 veterans died waiting for care. Corruption and incompetence were excused. Politicians in Washington have done too little too slowly to fix it." [donaldjtrump.com]

"still not satisfied" Read more at http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jul/21/obama-touts-progress-va-admits-still-not-satisfied/?page=all

"I will work hard to help ease the return to civilian life by supporting a strong GI Bill, ensuring that veterans have top-notch health care, and taking action to create jobs. Our servicemembers and military families contribute so much to our country - we owe them the best." [elizabethwarren.com]

Our veterans deserve and need the best care we can offer them. The VA needs to be held accountable for their actions at ALL times.

The road to hell is paved in good intentions. As a Veteran, the Federal Government must relinquish control of such programs and create a program that has as little bureaucratized involvement as possible. A simple continuation of health insurance for all returning Veterans, which would work the same as private insurance, is by far a more cost effective and sensible solution.

"Unlike @RealBenCarson, I am working with vets across the country on a plan that is worthy of their service and sacrifice." [twitter.com]

When I enlisted I was told I would get free healthcare for life. When I retired 20 yrs later I found how untrue it was as benefits slowly eroded. Yes, let's do check ups on the VA. The amount of time it takes to be seen, the quality of care or lack of availability, the out of pocket costs....it all needs to be reviewed annually. Those that put their life on the line don't even come close to what our elected officials who sent them there get for health care services. Never mind dental (unless service related) is an extra cost out of our veteran's pockets! Do what's right and take care of our veterans!

As a veteran I can tell you there are many programs which are accomplishing little. The amount of wasted time I witnessed as an employee was disturbing. It's easy to just say it's broken and have no suggestions or ideas of what to do. I can say it's a change of culture that is needed most. An actual operating procedures that are not only practical but invaluable. It's possible. I refuse to believe this can't be fixed.

The government should overlook the performance of the VA and analyze the efficiency of the program to make the program better for veterans and the people that need this service.

This would be a case where towing the Trump line is not wholly bad. Having more visibility and accountability at the VA with a goal of better serving our veteran's health and human service needs should be a given for our government to want to do without regulation. Since it isn't, let's ensure that those who fight for America have America fighting for them.

People who served in our military deserve our ongoing support after they get home.

Get this right!

Absolutely critical. Out veterans should be receiving the absolute best care, and this is not happening at all VA facilities across the US, especially in Tennessee

Vets need benefits

This is no brainer - many veterans come out of service with medical problems, and it is more difficult as they get older. They did their service for the country, and I would like to know that they are checked up upon annually. Sometimes it is hard to set an appointment for them, with this at least there is reassurance they will be seen and heard.

The VA has a huge responsibility to our nation's heroes. They need to be held accountable.

If you are willing to put your life on the line for our country, we better damn well be prepared to take care of them when they get back.

Veterans NEED care!