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Re: I really don't think they don't care -

I disagree somewhat; I think they do care for the most part!

Some places just don't have the resources available they should have. The VA has made some major strides the past few years; but I think many places have a long road ahead. Pretty sad that past veterans don't get what they should sometimes.

I've said this here, there and everywhere I could think of that the vets need their VSO (Veteran's Service Officer" located within the county they live in) to stand up and fight for the vet's rights. That's their JOB! And the one I knew, Harold Novatny from MN was the best in the state at the time. He's retired now. I'm sure there are others who are also dedicated too, though.

JLO

I am not sure why, but California has it's own organization which seems to be run separate from the National organization. They don't have a national veteran's service officer, but rather a California service officer. I honestly think that had my brother stayed in Minnesota while he was here (immediately before his hospitalization) instead of going back to California, he would have had better treatment and medical care. He went back to California and was stuck in a local hospital for 2 weeks before the VA lifted a finger. That would not have happened here, imo. But that is water under the bridge and my brother made that decision to be closer to home. Can't blame him for that, I guess. I am feeling bitter about the whole thing right now.