The VA performed free life saving surgery on me. Every American should get the same.

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by Jos Joseph, opinion contributor
February 18, 2026
The VA performed free life saving surgery on me. Every American should get the same.
A Marine veteran received life-saving surgery at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center without having to worry about the cost of the procedure, prompting him to question why others should not receive the same treatment.
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/18/2026