“The VA is doing a great job” finds joint study by prescription drug, alcohol industries
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs received high praise from a study commissioned by the pharmaceutical and alcohol industries published today.
“The VA is doing an exceptional job providing just the right level of care and shouldn’t change a thing,” according the study. The findings stands in direct opposition to earlier criticism from veterans, congress, and anyone else who has ever interacted with the VA for any reason.
The report cites as evidence the number of veterans not receiving care despite their experiences, injuries, or requests to receive care.
“These are heroes who have served their country honorably, so, obviously, if they really needed care, the VA would get it for them,” stated Pfizer spokesman Tom Schnettler. “The fact that so many don’t receive care clearly shows how good the VA is at determining they don’t need it.”
The report also outlines how effective the VA is at managing the delicate transition soldiers have to make from active duty — where trauma is m…
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