5 /5 john walker: I am so thankful for the VA and especially the Tulare Clinic. We live in a country that takes care of its veterans and, yes, there are some miscues, Ive made a few myself, but I am still very thankful and the staff and doctors have given me the care I have needed. There are options, you can always go wait at a non-VA Dr. and wait there and pay for it out of your pocket. Ive used my Tri-Care with some success but in the end I prefer my VA, both in Tulare and Fresno.