Actually, the VA in Brooklyn NY saved my life when I had appendicitis not too long after I got our of the Army in the 60s. All I remember is staggering into the hospital and passing out in the lobby, then waking up a few days later.

@OldGoat43 Glad they helped you. but that is why I mentioned talking to 5 vets. Not all the stories end well. I worked for the VA system as a Physician Assistant for several years. Plagued by shortages of meds, equipment and staff.

@Boxdoc My Father, a WWII Veteran was in a WV Veterans hospital in West Virginia . He had Exceptional Care . I was highly impressed with his care and professionalism . Everything is Not The Same Everywhere in America . There is always room for improvement but You are painting with Too Wide a Brush .