Veterans have a lot of feelings associated with V.A. healthcare and oftentimes I hear from them how horrible it is and sadly too many of their stories are true. George Washington was once attributed as saying “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” Whether President Washington actually said that or not, it entirely holds truth. If we can’t take care of our returning Veterans not only is that a great moral injustice but it also sends a negative message to those who may want to defend our nation in the future. Veteran’s issues should be one of the most unifying ideals in our country and it transcends party lines. As you read this post, take a few minutes to watch some of the short stories about the V.A. I directed along with the great team at Gig Line Media.
Read MoreWhen you hear the term “The V.A.” or “Veteran’s Hospital” there are a lot of thoughts that come to mind especially for Veterans. I’ve heard everything from, “let’s burn it down and rebuild,” to “it’s an abusive system that is hurting Veterans, let’s go private,” to “it’s some of the best healthcare in the world and Veterans love it!" So what’s the truth?! As with anything the truth is usually somewhere in the middle. I’ve now spent several years on both sides of the V.A. working as a sub-contractor directing almost 100 videos for them, traveling to some of the top-rated V.A. hospitals in the country and have met some amazing doctors, nurses, and personnel (roughly about 1/3 of whom are Veterans themselves) who work tirelessly to give Veterans good healthcare. I’ve also explored a much darker side of Veteran healthcare with my films highlighting stories of scandal, cover-ups, betrayal and abuse, some truly egregious stories.
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