[SE Mom]

I read this lengthy article yesterday. My son is a combat vet, so I’m alert to their ongoing battles at home. I cannot begin to describe the incompetent actions and ways of the VA. It’s simply mindboggling.

These kids have been betrayed by the country they fought for.

[Resolute Conservative]

I do not understand some of the differences, both of my sons did 3 heavy combat tours in the Sangin valley and returned. We don’t talk much about their tours, none at all with mom (I was Corps so we do), but they both have moved on since leaving the Corps 2 years ago and are doing well. One working a great job and one back in school set to graduate in 18 months.

My hopes and prayers for your son.

[huldah1776]

The system is corrupt. Few get help if 90% don’t finish. I personally believe the VA hospitals should be sold. No Fed unions. No physicians assistants making life and death decisions. It’s a major &^%$# up. Can we really expect anything different from this administration?

We need specialists in holistic therapy, as I posted before, for heart, soul, mind and body.

How are you?

[oh8eleven]

I cannot begin to describe the incompetent actions and ways of the VA. These kids have been betrayed by the country they fought for.
I'm a VN combat vet, so I won't argue the point. However, the VA is not the be-all end-all for medical help ... especially for mental problems.
Private assistance can be expensive w/o insurance, but there's affordable care available in most communities nationwide.
Check with hospitals, churches, military associated groups like the VVA,VFW, etc.