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After six years, it's past time for the VA to get the VA MISSION Act right
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Hello John,

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Imagine being told to wait months for life-saving surgery.

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That’s exactly what happened to Marine veteran Sam Howard — and it nearly cost
him his life.



At 33, Sam showed alarming symptoms. The VA turned him away — saying that he’s
too young for a colonoscopy. A private doctor later found the truth: Stage 3
cancer.

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Then came more delays.

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The VA couldn’t schedule surgery for three months — and only at a hospital
eight hours away. So, Sam and his wife paid $70,000 out of pocket to get
lifesaving care in time.

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His surgeons told him bluntly: If he had waited two more weeks, he might not
have survived.

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But it gets even worse: The Howards are still fighting to be reimbursed for
the out-of-network services that the VA couldn’t provide in time.

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It isn’t just Sam and his family. In places like Las Vegas, new patient
veterans wait up to 120 days just to see a primary care doctor.

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This is why veterans need the Veterans’ ACCESS Act.

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What the bill does:

* Guarantees timely care — inside the VA or in the community
* Lets veterans choose out-of-network care — when delays are too long or
distances are too far
* Adds accountability — when the VA fails to meet deadlines or denies
referrals
* Speeds up appeals — so vets aren’t stuck in red tape

No veteran should fight two battles — one for their country and another for
basic health care at home.

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Congress must pass the Veterans’ ACCESS Act now. Add your name to the list of
Americans standing for veterans’ care.

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👉 Read Sam’s full story.
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👉 Make your voice heard. Tell Congress to pass the ACCESS Act.
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Let’s make sure veterans never have to beg — or go broke — for the care
they’ve earned.


Best,



John Vick
Executive Director
Concerned Veterans for America






Concerned Veterans for America

4201 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1000

Arlington, VA 22203



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