Elizabeth Esty: “These are bills that ensure that we are keeping faith with our veterans and keeping economic pace with the reality of…”

Let me be clear. When the report on military sexual trauma came to my attention in August, I was disappointed and disturbed.

If they cannot see--the VSOs who are on the front line are unable to see the legacy claims, then we are not really getting the benefit--the promised benefits of this IT innovation.

We should not expect our veterans to be experts in appeals law, Veterans Affairs regulations. That is not their job. It is our job to take care of them.

I want to thank Chairman Roe and Chairman Isakson and Ranking Members Tester and Walz, in particular for their efforts on the Blue Water Navy veterans.