But what about that veteran for whatever reason is still using his primary health care because he is getting the excellent care he needs because he lives a long distance away from the VA, say in this particular case, for military sexual…

But my question actually does deal with information in making sure the veterans have as much information as possible to make the right decision.

It is imperative that conflicting messages do not get out there and confuse veterans.

Critics of this bill might say that it is too easy and veterans can just say anything to get those benefits. First of all, that is just simply not true.

I am very proud of Ruth for being here with us today, with her willingness to come forward and to help so many others in her own testimony both before this Committee and with the many people she has been willing to talk to about her story.

The Ruth Moore Act is about making sure that victims of military sexual trauma get a fair shake.

So I think it is a problem of fundamental fairness. If a medical diagnosis linked to a claimed event is enough for one group of veterans, it ought to be enough for another.

I am proud to be a co-sponsor of that legislation.

Our nation's veterans deserve adequate and responsible funding to the fullest extent possible.

We have received numerous complaints that the performance and adjudication of pension claims for the veterans of Maine has gotten worse since the consolidation of pension claims at the Philadelphia VA Regional Office.

Fast-tracking the VLER program to ensure seamless transfer of medical records must be a top priority, and necessary funds must be allocated to fulfill it.