Dear Editor: Dear Tester

This letter is directed towards Montana State Senator John Tester.

Senator Tester,

On April 11, 2024, you wrote to Mr. Duane Gill, Director of the Montana VA HCS, regarding pain management for Montana Veterans. The facility's response, dated May 14, 2024, was on par with a fifth-grade book report. The misinformation, simplistic responses, and lack of context are indicative of Montana VA leadership's disdain for oversight and being held accountable.

While there are several inaccuracies in the responses, I will highlight the most egregious. Montana VA leadership has reduced therapies for managem...