They want to know that their veterans are being treated fairly.
The new Veterans Charter, which all parties in the House arrived at realizing that the old system did not work was meant to be a living document. We were meant to amend it. We were meant to look at it. We were meant to listen to veterans. We were meant to meet their needs.
The word “option” is being delivered, but I understand the financial security that comes from knowing what amount you're getting every month, and that certainly appeals to many veterans. Some will prefer a lump sum payment, and that sometimes depends on the time in their life. Later in life, a lump sum might make more sense to them, but for many, receiving a monthly amount is very important to their financial security.