Veterans Service Organizations Criticized for Blocking Key Veteran Care Bill

She highlights the Veterans for Foreign Wars as a prominent example, noting its recent lobbying that prevented the Take Care of Veterans Act from advancing in the House of Representatives. Ferland argues that the bill, though imperfect, would have expanded benefits for veterans across numerous health categories.

She further condemns the VFW’s public campaign that portrayed lawmakers as wanting to kill veterans, saying such tactics alienate potential allies. The article calls for a systemic overhaul, not only of the Department of Veterans Affairs but also of the advocacy groups that claim to represent veterans. Ferland warns that without reform, both the VA and these organizations will continue to fail the families of those who served.