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The veteran recounts a year-long struggle to receive proper medical testing and care. Despite his severe symptoms—persistent vomiting, drastic weight loss, and debilitating fatigue—the VA system repeatedly failed to provide timely appointments that accommodated his condition. With appointments consistently scheduled for early morning, he found it impossible to travel to his medical appointments due to his illness. His plight escalated to seeking assistance from Senator Sherrod Brown, highlighting the desperation some veterans feel when navigating the bureaucratic web of the VA.