Veteran Healthcare: A Call for Reform

This chapter critically examines the shortcomings of veteran healthcare, highlighting how one-size-fits-all approaches fail to meet the unique needs of veterans dealing with PTSD and traumatic injuries. Personal stories underscore the frustrations veterans face with bureaucratic systems and the lack of support from government entities, especially in relation to health issues stemming from toxic exposures like burn pits. The discussion emphasizes urgent calls for increased funding, research, and a comprehensive approach to the long-term health consequences veterans endure after service.