For the record, it’s my position anyone attempting to implement or even suggest new qualifiers to restrict or eliminate any qualified American Veterans benefits, should be opposed with vengeance.
I agree with that. However, I think that Congress must honor its promises to all veterans who have entered under a specific set of promises. They can’t change them in midstream.
IF they were to change anything — and I disagree with that — but IF they were, it should only be for future enlistees. Those prospective military can then decide for themselves if it’s a bogus deal or not.
We are in agreement. I don't think this discussion was ever about cutting veterans' benefits.
You say persons who attempt put “qualifiers” to restrict these benefits should be opposed with vengeance. I think the key word involves the word “qualified”.
Persons eligible for life long medical benefits should be defined,vetted and given placements based on predetermined standards. Their status could be reviewed and changed based upon any new information or conditions.
I know that there are at least a few who receive veteran benefits despite the fact that they had not served a full tour of duty,were neither honorably or dishonorable discharged and left because they were worried about some relationship back in their old home town.
I learned of one of these men as I investigated some info about drug dealers picking up prescriptions from vets in their VA housing on the first of the month and giving out cash that was then used for heroin and other street drugs.
This is a common consequence of public service employment. Employees feel their jobs and raises are dependent on how hard they appear to be working. No one minds padding the numbers the management and admin staff get bigger bonuses and better assignments and the worker bees get rewarded too. It is interesting and sad.