Senator introduces Military and Caregiver Services Improvement Act.

As if the VA isn't already overwhelmed. It looks like our wonderful lawmakers are turning a blind eye to the problems the VA already has and instead of fixing them they compound the problems. What a wonderful bunch of polished turds we have in congress.

As a caregiver and a veteran I can say that this program has been a great help to me and my family. As a matter of fact, my husband has less appointments at the VA and is able to keep most of his regularly scheduled appts. If I had to work outside of the house I would have to pay someone to take care of him. That would be a serious financial burden. I can say from experience that the caregiver support program has opened my eyes to the help that the VA actually can give but seems to hide. Not sure why I couldn't find PTSD programs, Vet centers, adaptive housing grants etc. before becoming a caregiver. Additionally, it reminds me that there are others, like me. I'm not alone even though I seriously feel like I am. Being the caregiver of a disabled veteran is a thankless and lonely job.

Tried to become a caregiver and was told that in order to be one the veteran has to be practically dead and making sure he has the right medication and takes them when he is supposed to is not part of being a caregiver.