The United States Department of Veterans Affairs has announced it’s on track to eliminate a total of 30,000 employees nationwide. Georgia veterans who get services through the VA and advocates worry more cuts will erode working conditions and hurt patient care, especially at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, which already suffers from delays and staff shortages.
Veteran Teshara Felder has experienced healthcare delays firsthand.
At home in Lithonia, she gives her small white, curly-haired dog a quick cuddle and hands him a toy to keep him busy at her feet.
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