I have never needed anything from the damned VA and I hope I never will. What a disgrace that bunch is.
I needed a triple bypass and 7 years later three stents. Also cataract surgery in on one eye then and due in March for the other eye.
I, for one, am VERY grateful for the VA and the care I have received at VA hospitals in Asheville & Salisbury, NC, Baltimore, MD and Waco, TX.
(yeah, I know, they should have Zebart'ed me years ago and I wouldn't be rusting out now...)