tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37150897.post4522214059132270571..comments2023-09-23T05:17:52.615-04:00Comments on Rose Covered Glasses: THE UNITED STATES VETERANS ADMINISTRATION - PROGRESS AND PROCLIVITIESRoseCovered Glasseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14959248140987830086noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37150897.post-78687655906725160112012-09-02T16:40:57.469-04:002012-09-02T16:40:57.469-04:00It should be noted that the discussion is about th...It should be noted that the discussion is about the FEDERAL VA system and not individual state-run VA agencies/programs. With regards to the former, I agree, however, in the case of the latter I couldn't disagree more vehemently. I'm sure each state has varying degrees of success with their individual programs. Speaking also from experience, the state of Minnesota has a long way to go to reach the level of medical care success that the federal VA system has attained. Not that there aren't many excellent providers available; to the contrary there are. The problem lies with the funds available, the services performed/not performed, the charges levied for those services, and of course the lack of oversight necessary to prevent fraud and abuse.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com