1. United States
2. Ind.
3. Letter

Further cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs pose serious dangers for the quality of care provided to the nation's veterans. With medical staff already stretched thin from existing shortages, additional reductions in personnel would exacerbate the strain. Doctors and nurses could face even longer hours, greater burnout rates, and more responsibilities beyond the practice of medicine like room preparation, supply orders, and scheduling duties. Veterans may confront worsening wait times to access care, decreased availability of services like radiology and pharmacies, and an overall decline in their treatment. Safeguarding proper staffing levels and support services is vital to upholding the United States' obligation to those who served in the military. Any further eroding of resources jeopardizes the VA's ability to deliver the standard of healthcare America's veterans deserve.