I have been to the VA. I am a service connected disabled vet who was boots on the ground VN. I understand the problems with VA more that most. I simple think that to forgo the use of a benefit because you are using someone Else’s space is wrong just increase the space. If the law changes then so be it. But right now if eligible use it.
I understand that.In your case you are exactly who should get VA care, lots of it and no waiting. You are correct of course it is the law.
In this poster’s case his first story was just to go to the VA to get names of private docs he could go to even though his wife’s insurance could have provided them in 5 mins.
And based on everything that is coming out he should get quicker more responsive care on the outside.