I’m disappointed in Dr. Roth’s article. My father, a WWII vet of the Ardennes and Patton’s 3rd Army, died today in the Mpls VA at age 91. Over the last 3 years, the care he received was good-to-very good. Yes, there were irritating SNAFUs, and records nightmares - most dealing with audiology and hearing aids - and some curious lack of communications between the medical staff, but I have to give the Minneapolis VA a high passing grade.
I think I’m qualified; being as a retired biomedical engineer and cardiovascular physiologist. In fact, the VA staff went out of their way to be helpful and to provide services.
I will be circumspect so as to not get anyone in trouble. Several times my father was prompted to describe ailments as service-connected so he would not have to pay for the therapy. Being old-school, he said, “Hell no, they are not.”
An aside - as a army veteran from 1971-1973, I have not enrolled in the VA system so have no stories of my own.
I asked about the article because I’ve found the VA to be pretty good and didn’t personally agree with the story.
I’m glad your father got the good care his service merited. I’m grateful for his and your service