Does the VA Have a Women Veterans Problem?

2014-10-28T09:10:02-04:00

I read an article this morning (title of this is from the article) from the NationalJournal that was posted on the "Early Bird" (the article can be found at http://www.nationaljournal.com/defense/does-the-va-have-a-women-veterans-problem-20141026) Is this really a problem? What can we do to help?

Advocates fear that the department’s male-dominated clinics leave female service members feeling isolated.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2014 7:23 PM

2014-10-28T19:23:33-04:00

CW3 Guy Snodgrass, based on the article, it does seem that the VA is looking "past" women and focusing on the majority of veterans, men. I'm not condoning it or saying it's right. Seems like women get the "short end of the stick" on so many fronts ... why should it be any different with the VA? Of course, it should be different! There should be equal treatment for male and female veterans. I'm guessing that support for women falls short because there are fewer female vets. Not an excuse, just an observation.

Response by Sgt Spencer Sikder made Sep 22 at 2015 3:31 PM

2015-09-22T15:31:15-04:00

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-va-should-improve-treatment-for-female-veterans/2245853

Editorial: VA should improve treatment for female veterans

Despite the decadeslong influx of women into the military, too many hospitals run by the Department of Veterans Affairs still cater to men. Female veterans find their care is often outsourced, or they struggle to abide treatment plans designed for men that fall short of meeting their needs. This haphazard approach to medical care is unacceptable in the age of modern medicine and disrespectful to female veterans who have a right to expect...

Response by CPL Linda B. made Nov 12 at 2022 2:21 PM

2022-11-12T14:21:20-05:00

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