with us today is michael oros board member of the american orthodic and prosthetic organization. captain prudhomme retired southeast alumni manager for the wounded warrior project. and the associate director of health legislation for the paralyzed veterans of america. thank you all for being here in particular we would like to recognize the honorable service to our country. thank you both very much. she's a service connected disabled veteran who served as a combat medic in the united states army. the captain is a veteran of the united states army. he was severely injured when a roadside bomb struck his humvee he was driving while serving in iraq in 2003. and subsequently he lost his right leg. thank you both for your honorable service and your very important advocacy efforts on behalf of all disabled veterans. i am eager to begin the discussion. you can proceed with opening statements. >> morning. thank you for holding this hearing for your work to ensure that veterans with limb loss receive the highest quality prosthetic care. i'm a board member of the american orthodic and pros