i began my initial care at the amputee clinic in denver v.a. hospitals. i started this process because of two reasons. it was close to my home and they understand the high level of activity that i am accustomed to. this was done in no wage to disparage the care i received at the denver v.a. i i came to walter reed and the v.a. hospital right here in the capital region. and had outstanding care. in my experience i've always been treated with dignity and respect at the three v.a. hospitals that i've been fortunate to work with. limbs were provided by private practitioners under contract with the v.a. this has decreased as the v.a. has transferred to internal capacity. i developed a close relationship and would like to continue seeing my provider. my local office in town is seven minutes from my house. and he has signed a v.a. contract to provide that care and so the ongoing care received my contract was high quality and very convenient creating little disruption for my current job, my family and my lifestyle. i developed a new prosthetic that was coming out