The Arrogant Independent

New Podcast & Policy Brief Release

Women Veterans and the Fight for Timely Care: VA or Community?

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Women are the fastest-growing veteran group in America. By 2040, nearly one in five veterans will be women.

But the system designed decades ago for a male-dominated veteran population still struggles to meet their needs. Many VA facilities lack women’s health specialists, and community care — the supposed safety valve — often comes with long waits, complex referrals, and bureaucratic barriers.

The question is: should we expand the VA, streamline community care, or both?

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This new episode of The Arrogant Independent examines the facts, human stories, and policy options.

Listen to the Podcast:

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Read the Full Report:

📄 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nyg8VjRps5DD5_1R3Ja_LgIwxOMXny1A/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true

Read the Policy Brief (2-page PDF):

📄 https://docs.google.com/document/d/16T13rEx5BzmPgFUx_jO4_zEAL0gToRuE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true

Listen On the Go:

🎧 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o7h7A_LIIVCdhQUeVRdfgk5BTRzpaE4U/view?usp=sharing

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Key Takeaway:

Women veterans shouldn’t face longer waits or more barriers. The fastest solution is streamlining community care, while building VA’s capacity for women’s health in the long run. A hybrid strategy is the most fair and sustainable path forward.

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