A feature of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is that ________.
A. it employs now less physicians and nurses than any other American institution and is known for its shoddy care
B. it does not cover veterans for mental illness and long-term care in nursing homes
C. it is part of the Military Health System
D. it is not part of the Department of Veterans Affairs
E. it is based on the moral premise that no one who served in the armed forces should later lack medical care
Answer: E
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