They HATE MOH for living recipients. Dead heros never get to have opinions for a few more decades. Dead recipients quickly fade from the public eye.
Politicians (especially those in uniform too) only want to give MOH to dead men. It is losing it’s honest value and turning into a cult by denying it to numerous truly deserving men.
Our leaders only love a veteran when he can be cast as a victim, heros or strong veterans are an anathema to them. And it’s mostly decided by jealous staff types, far from danger.
Yep, even Generals have to salute the MOH.