A common misconception is what a typical veteran looks like. Many people assume a typical veteran is an older male individual, but that is simply not the case! In fact, the idea of there being a “typical” veteran is absurd. Veterans have different backgrounds and come from a variety of places. This is important to remember when dealing with veterans in the VA health system. An example would be WWII veterans tend to be more reserved in their health care and simply want the doctor to prescribe what they think is best (they are patient and willing to wait). Gulf War Era veterans are more engaged in their health and want options presented to them in an understandable manner (they are inpatient and want things quickly). Dr. Triboletti did a great
