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In this episode of \u201dAmerican Potential,\u201d Jeff Crank speaks with Army veteran Amanda Tallman about her challenging journey navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs for proper care. After being injured overseas, Amanda faced misdiagnoses and bureaucratic hurdles within the VA system, struggling to get the correct treatment for her physical injuries and the mental health support she needed. Her story sheds light on the systemic issues plaguing the VA, including long wait times, limited access to specialized treatments, and a lack of empathy towards veterans\u2019 needs.\n\n\n\nAmanda shares her experiences of feeling dismissed and undermined by the very system meant to support her, leading her to seek care outside the VA. Her decision to choose Mayo Clinic for surgery illustrates the healing power of having control over one\u2019s healthcare choices, contrasting sharply with the stress and frustration encountered at VA facilities. Through Amanda\u2019s narrative, listeners gain insight into the importance of patient-centered care and the stark difference in treatment and support when veterans have the freedom to choose their healthcare providers.\n\n\n\nThe episode also explores solutions like community care and the impact of policy changes intended to offer veterans better healthcare options. Amanda\u2019s story is a call to action for reforms within the VA system to ensure that veterans receive the care and respect they deserve. Her journey highlights the ongoing struggle for quality healthcare for veterans and the critical need for transparency, accountability, and compassion within the VA.\n\n\n\nCheck out the new Concerned Veterans for America here: https://cv4a.org \xa0\n\n\n\nCheck out American Potential here:\xa0https://americanpotential.com\n\n\n\nCheck out our Spanish episodes here:\xa0https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c\n\n\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast \xa0\n\n\n\nInstagram:\xa0https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/\n\n\n\nX:\xa0https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod