Well I for one kept seeing patients without pay for 3 years contrary to your acusations. 90% were Champus (military)and I didn't get paid and I am service connected not being paid yet. I testified at a Congressional sell out by Scarborough for the vets and that is why I was punished. I am bitter because of people who do not get it that people like me worked and paid our dues too. I put my butt and career on the line for you and others like you. Name one other that works among you that did that. I also signed up voluntarily during the Vietnam era to serve. I have suffered 27 years for that myself.I have every right same as you to complain because i know where of i speak and I do complain about the Bush boys loudly who forgot the men and women they keep sending to war when they haven't taken care of earlier obligations. Don't judge me as a bum who doesn't work. That's the standard party line that you make 30% less and it doesn't fly with me because I know better. If you are who you say you are you wouldn't accuse me of not working and would have read my post. You just proved my point! I am a health care worker too and I don't doubt you try to do your best. Don't believe the party line of the VA either.

have you forgotten who appointed Principi? He is in Bush's hip pocket and his agenda is the same. Don't think everyone who calls themselves a vet cares about other vets. I've learned the hard way but I have taken care of vets for 20 years. i paid my dues. I didn't get rich doing it and have served untied by beurecratic red tape. I say again if your job is too frustrating quit.