I completely agree with what you are saying and with your approach, but the problem is not really only related to Veterans Affairs Canada. I think it is also related to the services specialists provide to us after our release. People who are not in the forces, civilians, don't know the trauma of veterans. So they don't know how to help us directly, as they have no experience. They have no idea what veterans have gone through. I think veterans are doing the best they can. That said, I think teams of specialists in various fields should be established with at least a basic knowledge of what a veteran is. That way, they could help us.
Not to be pessimistic, but it is unfortunately a lost battle in my case. Nothing serious is going to happen. I tried to get help, but it was very difficult to get because they don't understand my situation.
The benefits are still there because improvements are made every year. As I was saying, when I was part of the militia, I had no support. Now, when militia members and reservists come back from missions, they have access to the same services as a regular force member. The system has been heading in the right direction for a number of years, but there is still work to be done. There will always be work to be done, as every person is different.