7) The termination of redundant studies, such as the effectiveness of Service dogs for Veterans suffering with PTSD:
a) There are enough studies and proven cases of Service dogs are a benefit,
b) this is perceived as a waste of money, just by it’s nature.
Example: $14M being spent on whether or not a Service dog benefits a Veteran suffering from PTSD takes money that could be used in other areas to help improve care of Veterans. Really all a provider has to do is ask the same standard questions of their patients with PTSD, that have a Service dog to get the answers they are looking for and documented.
So many Veterans have made sacrifices both great and small, their health care should not be exceeded by those who have not made such sacrifices. These services have been earned by them.