Veterans groups should keep pressure on VA, advocate tells American Legion Post 20

Veterans groups should keep pressure on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve the delivery of medical care, Veterans advocate Jessie Jane Duff told a Nov. 5 meeting of National Press Club American Legion Post.

Duff, a VA critic, and a frequent radio and TV commentator on military affairs, is a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant.

Although problems at the VA predate the Obama administration, Duff said former VA Secretary Eric Shinseki was right to resign in May because she said he failed to cut waiting times for veterans seeking treatment. Duff voiced concerns about the early performance of VA Secretary Robert McDonald.

The Speaker portions of American Legion Post 20 meetings are open to all Press Club members.