I am a female disabled veteran and only started dealing with the VA less than 2 years ago. My experiences with the VA in Prescott Arizona have been pretty good compared to what this article reveals. My military service was sometimes painful, being the "first" woman at many things. Trailblazing for our rights as women, no matter how seemingly minor the experience, is something we have to do in the VA as well as in the service. Whoever is reading this, regardless of sex or anything about you, please don't give up fighting for the simple right of fair and respectful care. I always thought the VA was just for injured combat veterans. I was ashamed to ask for help but was desperate enough so I did. I feel very beat down by some of my experiences with the military, God knows I don't have much left to have to fight anymore. I welcome anyone's comments and encouragement. Proud to have served but living with the scars, Linda (lslassiter)
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I am a female disabled veteran and only started dealing with the VA less than 2 years ago. My experiences with the VA in Prescott Arizona have been pretty good compared to what this article reveals. My military service was sometimes painful, being the "first" woman at many things. Trailblazing for our rights as women, no matter how seemingly minor the experience, is something we have to do in the VA as well as in the service. Whoever is reading this, regardless of sex or anything about you, please don't give up fighting for the simple right of fair and respectful care. I always thought the VA was just for injured combat veterans. I was ashamed to ask for help but was desperate enough so I did. I feel very beat down by some of my experiences with the military, God knows I don't have much left to have to fight anymore. I welcome anyone's comments and encouragement. Proud to have served but living with the scars, Linda (lslassiter)
July 17, 2009 - 1:50pmThis Comment
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