The Health side is a problem. But where is the root cause of the problem? The very top echelon of the VA management supported by the Veterans Benefits Administration. When money gets tight the VBA goes into action. Deny all Blue Water Navy claims, call for an investigation (loosely called rresearch) to see if the burn pits were really harmful to one's health, A delaying tactic. Don't bring up the 500,000 patients treated for COPD each year because of the chemicals used in everyday military life. Restrict the claims on LeJuene water benefitss to a bare minimum. Ensure that required records needed to prove a claim are not available. They have had so many years of practice at it, they're experts. Although I am repeating hear say, but one top executive was purported to say, if you bring me one expert to testify in your favor, I'll get ten to testify against your claim. So it's all money, show me the money and anything is possible. Special note: If you belong to the VFW of AARP please let them know you would like to see this petition get exposure on their internet newsletters. They need some help from their members to let hem know how important this petition is.