My father, a veteran of two wars and a lifer in the national guard was very proud of the benefits he received. He used to brag about them to me. Having taken him to a number of appointments there was a very noticeable difference in the capabilities and concern from the nurses and drs. Some of equipment used was also outdated and even broken. When it came time to get hearing aids he ordered them and waited six months. When they arrived they didn’t work. He sent them back and again waited six months for them to return. This while he easily could have afforded them on his own. When it came time for elder care and rehab of course he wanted to do it at the VA. He was checked into a small room with another patient that was divided by a curtain. While my mom and sister were visiting him his roommate was delivered a can of beer. Upon finishing it he stood up and pissed in the drain on the floor under the curtain. The stains on the floor showed that this wasn’t the first time it had happened. When I arrived I put him in a wheel chair, drove him to an elderly care facilty and checked him in. He wasn’t one to thank people or to ever show emotion. He did both on that day. I’m glad there are people that are having decent interactions but there are many that don’t. Imo they’re run terribly and no where near the standards our veterans deserve.