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Veterans

The Wizard

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3. What the VA has that private healthcare doesn't is a patient advocate.

Reply to Wonder Why (Reply #2)

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 11:50 AM

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I was getting jerked around and reported to the patient advocate . In five minutes the matter was settled . Many veterans are unaware of the patient advocate.

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