The RSA has had to fund numerous medical costs including operations for their ex-service members - sadly our health system has failed them badly.

These heroes haven't been given the respect and dignity they deserve, and this matter needs to be addressed smartly.Many recipients of RSA generosity are World War II veterans. Haven't they experienced enough traumas in their service? Why are we adding suffering by omitting them from receiving medical care?

Our health system needs to ensure funding is made available to these special NZers, and not rely on the charity of others such as the RSA for their wellbeing.

Brian P Porter, Welcome Bay.