Ranking Member Representative Mark Takano | House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Democrats
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The Republican proposed veterans' package is a step in the wrong direction, and as IAVA CEO Dr. Kyleanne Hunter puts it, “we should never indicate to one set of veterans that their service is worth less than any other.” Fairness for combat-injured veterans shouldn’t be stalled by partisan politics.
Last week, I went to Lansing, Michigan with @democrats-veterans.house.gov for a field hearing. For rural veterans, the difference between an internal VA appointment and a community care option can mean hours of travel.
VA’s patient scheduling has been a pain point for decades. While EPS is a step in the right direction, it just isn't ready. There are more than 1 million community care providers, yet VA only has about 25,000 using EPS—a measly 2%.
We are thrilled to welcome our newest committee member, @goodlander.house.gov! She proudly served as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve for over a decade, and we are looking forward to having her expertise on our committee.
VA must do better to recruit these providers to ensure veterans can get the timely care they have earned and deserve.
