I think it is very important to say, like, we are just not actually going to let you opt out when you are in active duty because that is irresponsible and unfair to your family who will bear the burden if that happens.
Esty emphasizes the need to protect active duty members' families from opting out of benefits.
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Navigating the VA's often complicated bureaucracy for the detailed information necessary to apply for VA benefits should not be doubly difficult for our visually impaired veterans.
It has really been a pleasure and an honor serving on this Committee, and in a very fractious time in the Nation's political life, it has really been gratifying to see the good work that we have been able to do together.
There ought to be continuous improvement in this process on both timeliness and quality.
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