| 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. Then came more delays. 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. His surgeons told him bluntly: If he had waited two more weeks, he might not have survived. 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. 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. This is why veterans need the Veterans’ ACCESS Act. 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. Congress must pass the Veterans’ ACCESS Act now. Add your name to the list of Americans standing for veterans’ care. 👉 Read Sam’s full story.
👉 Make your voice heard. Tell Congress to pass the ACCESS Act.
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