Problems Facing the Veterans and the Competent Solutions

Veterans Issues
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Introduction
Although there was a lengthy discussion regarding the conversation I am about to join in, there is still much needs to be addressed. In their analysis regarding the “Veteran Issues,” they majorly focused on the psychological factors. The mental elements represent only a section of the problems affecting the people who have sacrificed a lot for their countries. The treatments which veterans get tend to differ from one country to the other. For some countries, the veterans are given special treatment through various government projects while in other countries they do not get any support.
Besides the support that they receive from the government, they also receive support from individuals and other non-governmental organizations. The support that they receive includes free medication, housing, and many others. The voluntary services offered not only benefits the veterans, but it is also the way of uniting the people. All the people are determined to achieve a common goal. Those still serving in the military are also encouraged to continue doing the good work because of the benefits they will get later in their lives.
It is, however, important to note that the problem has not been solved even with the voluntary programs being put in place. The number of military officers discharged from the service is increasing each day (Hamilton, 104). The government is therefore not able to cater to their needs, and it leaves them miserable. The problems include physician shortages, lack of access to quality healthcare and several others. Supporting the veterans should be part of any government’s agenda because it is the sign of showing respect and appreciation to the men and women who have represented their countries in war.
Background Information and Problems facing the Veterans
The lives of veterans change entirely immediately they join the war. Being in combat brings nothing good other than suffering and pain. Life is therefore complicated for the soldiers when they go back to their homes after the war. The training they receive during their military days does not assist them in their civilian life. They, therefore, leave the service without having an idea of what they will for a living.
The major problem facing the veterans is that of lack of proper healthcare. The appropriate health care should be able to take care of their mental and physical challenges. Most of the veterans are faced with several health issues when compared to the civilians. In their line of duty, they are likely to get different injuries. Some of the injuries are life-threatening and could cause permanent disabilities (Carlson, 111). Additionally, they are likely to eat and drink contaminated water in the war zone areas.
The unfortunate thing is that the signs could start showing many years after they have left the service and it becomes more difficult for them to get treatment. It is a specific group of the population that requires special care, and in most cases, they fail to receive it. The health problems that they get are unique, and therefore there is lack of enough physicians to deal with such medical issues. Besides that, the physicians also need the assistance of other service providers to solve the problems successfully.
The physical and mental injuries that the veterans have could make them homeless. Research shows that a majority of the veterans are homeless. It is an unfortunate thing because most of the young men and women join the military with the belief that their lives will be better. Other than that they also believe that they will be rewarded after their time in the service is over. They leave the service and finding a comfortable and affordable place to move in becomes a huge problem.
The families of the veterans can also be able to count their losses once their loved ones return home. At first, they may be having the burden of paying for the medical bills of their loved ones. Secondly leaving some of the mentally ill persons alone is dangerous and that is, therefore, another cost of hiring a caretaker. Thirdly they may also have difficulties moving as one unity family with the veterans. In most cases, the children fail to understand their parents because they return as entirely different persons.
Research also shows that the veterans have difficulties following law and order. For that reason, after ...