Women Veterans Benefits
Obviously both Men and Women receive Veterans Benefits. Aren’t we extraordinarily proud of our women veterans and women in uniform. The military was once thought of a place for men. Veterans were men. Wounded warriors were men. The soldiers returning from wars were men. Now the paradigm has shifted 180 degrees. Women are soldiers. Women are Veterans. Being the forward thinking human being that I am, it still gives me pause to see women who have lost their limbs in war. Then I snap out of the daze of yesterday and I say, these are warriors, these are patriots, these are defenders of our nation’s borders – they represent today’s military and I am proud of them.
In reality women have always served in the military in some capacity or the other. The difference today is that they are much more visible. They are capable and focused and recognized for their talents and skills. They are leaders who are as committed to safeguarding their country and its citizens as the next soldier.
Because the military has been traditionally geared towards men, many facilities and services within the VA have had to be expanded. Comprehensive health services are available to Women Vets from primary care, mental health services, to reproductive treatment. Maternity care is covered and treatment options include OB/GYNs, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Family Practitioners.
The VA also covers the cost of care of newborns of Veteran women for a period of seven days after birth. There are also limited services for infertility assessment and evaluation. The military has changed and women have been instrumental in bringing about a change that demonstrates the fortitude of women committed to serving the nation amid great sacrifice.
HAIL TO THE WOMEN – OUR HONORED VETERANS
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