All across the country there are veterans who might be ill and not know it. The reason: They don’t have the results of their medical tests.

If you have medical tests done at a veterans’ facility, before you leave, ask when the results will be ready. You’ll likely be told, “Someone will call you.” Get a name and write it down. Later if you start getting anxious because you haven’t gotten a call, give it one more

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