Yes. And that is the best way to get better is find out what you did right and what you did wrong.

Thank you. Dr. LaPuz, among many things, the HEALTH Act will allow veterans experiencing substance use disorder to access care in the community without first receiving a referral from the VA.

When veterans make the decision to seek treatment for their mental health conditions or addictions, VA must ensure that they are met with high quality care that provides veterans with timely access choices and no red tape.

we do not treat the problem immediately and we are just kicking the can down the road

it is not very common sense and it is really--you know, I do not think we are doing the veterans--I do not think we are doing them right.

When veterans make the decision to seek treatment for their mental health conditions or addictions, VA must ensure that they are met with high quality care that provides veterans with timely access choices and no red tape.

I think this is pretty concerning when we are really not following the law here.

it is poor use of taxpayer money and again it is really a disservice

we do not treat the problem immediately and we are just kicking the can down the road

I think this is pretty concerning when we are really not following the law here.

it is poor use of taxpayer money and again it is really a disservice